The Van Roon

"The Van Roon" by J. C. Snaith is a story set in the heart of London, around the life of the antique shop owner S. Gedge, whose world turns upside down when his spirited niece, June, arrives after the death of her parents. Themes of family connection, the true worth of artistic expression, and the mixing of business with sincere passion fill the pages, as a clash of generations begins as the grumpy old bachelor’s shop becomes a place for blossoming affection and self-discovery; a young woman with ambition collides with her uncle's somewhat bitter views on women, and the interactions between the central characters begin to unearth artistic and shared values.