Crompton, Richmal
Westover
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509859603
- author:
- Crompton, Richmal
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Macmillan Bello
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.3 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Family & Relationships, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Westover House, once a grand estate, is now a hub of chaos as Julia Gideon navigates life with five children to care for. Following her husband's passing during the Second World War, she faces the daunting task of managing the household with limited means. As new tenants move in, it becomes clear that the manor house cannot accommodate their fiery personalities. The arrival of Godfrey and his wife Cynthia, along with Hubert and Trixie, sets off a chain reaction of heated relationships and family feuds. Julia's elderly aunts, Letitia and Lucy, bring their own set of aspirations, while Mrs Pollock's overbearing presence in her daughter Ann-Marie's life is suffocating. Richmal Crompton's keen observations reveal the complexities of domestic life when things don't run smoothly. As tensions simmer beneath the surface, Westover House becomes a microcosm of family dynamics, showcasing the intricate web of relationships that can both unite and divide us.
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