The Hallam Succession

"The Hallam Succession" by Amelia E. Barr is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story is set in Yorkshire, England, and revolves around the lives of the Hallam family, specifically focusing on the relationships and emotional challenges faced by characters such as Squire Henry Hallam, his daughter Elizabeth, and his son Antony. The book explores themes of family loyalty, societal expectations, and the contrasting desires for change and tradition. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the picturesque Hallam-Croft, a symbol of heritage and comfort for the Hallam family. Squire Henry, a traditional and benevolent figure, is excited about the upcoming visit from his American relatives, Richard and Phyllis Fontaine, which stirs mixed emotions in his children, particularly Elizabeth and Antony. Elizabeth is concerned about bridging cultural differences, while Antony appears disillusioned with their serene provincial life. As the family navigates these new dynamics and the arrival of their cousins, the story hints at deeper underlying tensions related to personal ambitions and inherited duties, setting the stage for conflict that promises to unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr was a British novelist and teacher. Many of the plots of her stories are laid in Scotland and England. The scenes are from her girlhood recollection of surroundings. Her works include, Jan Vedder's Wife, A Border Shepherdess, Feet of Clay, Friend Olivia, The Bow of Orange Ribbon, Remember the Alamo, She Loved a Sailor, A Daughter of Fife, The Squire of Sanddal Side, Paul and Christina, Master of His Fate, The Household of McNeil, The Last of the Macallisters, Between Two Loves, A Sister to Esau, A Rose of a Hundred Leaves, A Singer from the Sea, The Beads of Tasmer, The Hallam Succession, The Lone House, Christopher and Other Stories, The Lost Silver of Briffault.