Dorrien of Cranston

"Dorrien of Cranston" by Bertram Mitford is a story that looks at the Dorrien family, focusing on General Dorrien and his son, Roland, who comes back to England after a long time away because of family problems. The story explores duty, family history, and the different personalities of the characters as they deal with social expectations. The novel starts with General Dorrien dealing with Roland's return after they were separated. The General, who is strict, thinks about sad memories, like the death of his first son, which has made him a tough father. As Roland gets ready to face his father, we also meet Nellie Dorrien, who is full of life, and see other family tensions, like their mother's soft spot for their younger brother, Hubert. The stage is set for a story of fixing relationships, looking at social rules, and finding oneself within the limits of what the family expects.