The Queen of Farrandale: A Novel

"The Queen of Farrandale: A Novel" by Clara Louise Burnham is a story set in a time when society was changing, focusing on Susanna Frink, a rich woman, and the people around her. Her great-nephew, Hugh Stanwood, is a main character; he's trying to figure out his life after being in a war. John Ogden, who knows the family's history, also plays a big role. The story starts with Hugh Sinclair, who is not doing well and feels lost. He meets John Ogden, who talks about Hugh's sister, Carol, and how they're connected to their rich aunt, Susanna Frink. Ogden offers Hugh a way to improve his life. The book looks at big ideas like what it means to be wealthy, what people owe to each other, and how people find themselves in a world that's always changing.