Cookson, Catherine
The Cobbler's Daughter
- ISBN 13:
- 9780552178136
- author:
- Cookson, Catherine
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Corgi Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 3 centimeters (0.50
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Sagas, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Samuel Fairbrother, a man of rising influence, sought to match his new status with a grand residence. He purchased a thirty-four-roomed mansion on the outskirts of Fellburn, bringing with it a butler named Maitland. The butler's presence marked a clear distinction between the master and servant, setting the stage for a clash of wills. As the years passed, Samuel's children grew up and left the big house, but his eldest daughter, Janet, remained, thanks to a legacy that allowed her to shape her family's destiny and bring reconciliation to her father. The complex relationship between Samuel and Maitland was one of mutual dependence, with each party aware of the other's indispensability. As the century turned, Samuel's family dynamics evolved, and Janet played a pivotal role in bringing about a long-awaited resolution. This novel explores the intricate web of relationships within a family and the power of legacy to shape the course of lives.