Publisher's Synopsis
The Tree of Heaven is a novel by May Sinclair that explores the lives of a wealthy family in early 20th century England. The story follows the lives of the Meryons, a family of four siblings who live in a grand house in the countryside. The eldest brother, Richard, is a successful businessman who is married to a beautiful and ambitious woman named Edith. The second brother, Stephen, is a talented artist who struggles to find his place in the world. The youngest sister, Rachel, is a sensitive and intelligent young woman who is torn between her loyalty to her family and her desire for independence.As the story unfolds, the Meryon family is rocked by a series of events that threaten to tear them apart. Richard's marriage begins to unravel as his wife's ambitions lead her down a dangerous path. Stephen falls in love with a woman who is already engaged to another man, and Rachel becomes embroiled in a scandal that threatens to ruin her reputation.Throughout the novel, Sinclair explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for independence. The Tree of Heaven is a poignant and powerful story that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the English upper class in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
