Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges

"Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a historical tale that follows young Henry Esmond as he journeys through a life filled with family drama, societal pressures, and the pursuit of his dreams amidst England's ever-changing history. From his early days as an orphan at Castlewood Hall, the story explores Esmond's relationships with the family, especially Lady Castlewood and her daughter Beatrix, whose warmth and kindness provide him with a much-needed sense of belonging and shape his understanding of what’s right and wrong, love, and responsibility as his story unfolds during transformative times in England.