"The Duchess of Wrexe, Her Decline and Death; A Romantic Commentary" by Hugh Walpole tells the tale of a powerful duchess and her lasting influence on those around her. Set in aristocratic society, the story focuses on the lives of characters caught in a web of personal battles, hidden truths, and the imposing figure of the Duchess, who represents authority and decline. The novel begins with Felix Brun, an art lover, presenting a new portrait of the Duchess at a gallery. His discussion with Arkwright, an explorer back from Africa, immerses us in the Duchess's world. The dialogue hints at family conflicts, especially involving Rachel Beaminster, the Duchess's granddaughter, who struggles under the weight of her family's expectations. The novel investigates the ideas of tradition, identity, power, and the complicated relationships within families shaped by social change.
The Duchess of Wrexe, Her Decline and Death; A Romantic Commentary
By Hugh Walpole
In a world of aristocracy, a family's secrets and conflicts are brought to light by the looming presence of a powerful matriarch whose reign is ending.
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About the AuthorSir Hugh Seymour Walpole, CBE was an English novelist. He was the son of an Anglican clergyman, intended for a career in the church but drawn instead to writing. Among those who encouraged him were the authors Henry James and Arnold Bennett. His skill at scene-setting and vivid plots, as well as his high profile as a lecturer, brought him a large readership in the United Kingdom and North America. He was a best-selling author in the 1920s and 1930s but has been largely neglected since his death.
Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole, CBE was an English novelist. He was the son of an Anglican clergyman, intended for a career in the church but drawn instead to writing. Among those who encouraged him were the authors Henry James and Arnold Bennett. His skill at scene-setting and vivid plots, as well as his high profile as a lecturer, brought him a large readership in the United Kingdom and North America. He was a best-selling author in the 1920s and 1930s but has been largely neglected since his death.
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