The Moon Rock

"The Moon Rock" by Arthur J. Rees is a captivating tale set in the somber atmosphere of a Cornish funeral, where the recently widowed Robert Turold is more consumed with his family's tarnished legacy than grieving his wife. His daughter, Sisily, is caught in the middle, dealing with her father’s cold ambition and her own feelings of loneliness. Driven by a relentless determination to restore their noble title, Robert's pursuit clouds his relationships, particularly with Sisily, who views him with a mixture of fear and respect. The story exposes the strain within the family as Robert's aspirations take center stage. The book explores how identity, legacy, and the sacrifices people make in striving for ambition are interwoven.