Mr. Scarborough's Family

von Anthony Trollope

512 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Mr. scarborough's family explores the tensions that arise within a household shaped by secrecy, ambition, and contested inheritance. At the center stands a patriarch whose unexpected declarations unsettle the foundations of legitimacy and security upon which his family depends. Questions surrounding birthright and succession disrupt established expectations, exposing the fragile link between social status and legal recognition. The narrative examines how private revelations reverberate through personal relationships, testing loyalty, pride, and moral judgment. As uncertainty spreads, individuals are forced to confront uncomfortable truths about identity and responsibility. The novel presents inheritance not merely as material transfer but as a measure of worth and belonging within a rigid social order. Through measured irony and psychological insight, the work reflects on authority exercised without restraint and the emotional cost of manipulation. It also portrays the wider community's role in amplifying scandal and shaping reputation. Beneath the domestic conflict lies a broader meditation on trust, honor, and the consequences of self interest. The story ultimately considers how truth, once exposed, reshapes both family bonds and social standing.

• Themen: Belletristik Erzählerische Themen, Stoffe, Motive Seelenleben
• ISBN: 9789378303593
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.03.2026
• Größe: 216 x 140 mm
• Verlag: Double 9 Books