The Tallants of Barton, vol. 1 (of 3) : $b A tale of fortune and finance

"The Tallants of Barton, vol. 1 (of 3): A Tale of Fortune and Finance" by Joseph Hatton is an engaging story centered around the Tallant family, led by the ambitious Christopher Tallant, a successful merchant, and his children, Richard and Phœbe, exploring themes of wealth, ambition, and complicated relationships. Set in the late 1800s, the novel opens at Barton Hall, the magnificent estate of Christopher Tallant in Avonworth Vale, showing his pride in his achievements mixed with sadness over the loss of his wives. The story quickly builds a world filled with different social classes, including the artistic Arthur Phillips and the less fortunate Somerton family, creating a foundation for dramatic events linked to love, social expectations, and the hidden dangers of ambition.