Elster's Folly: A Novel

"Elster's Folly: A Novel" by Henry Wood is a story set in a lovely village in the English Midlands during the early 1900s, and it explores the lives of the Elster family and their relationships within the community. It looks closely at topics like social status, difficult personal choices, and the puzzles surrounding the Elster family's history, especially as it relates to Percival "Val" Elster and the sad fate of his brother George. The story begins by showing the peaceful village of Calne, where a late train arrives one calm morning. The talk between the stationmaster and a grumpy porter hints at the issues within the village. When Percival Elster, a well-dressed young man, gets off the train, he brings up questions about his family's history, his past, and the sad events, including his brother's death, that changed their lives forever. The book has a feeling of history and hints at the troubles that are coming for the characters, both in their own lives and in the society around them.