Barren Honour: A Novel

** "Barren Honour: A Novel" by George A. Lawrence is a historical story from the 1800's about the Vavasour family, especially Hubert Vavasour and his daughter, Helen. They must figure out how to handle what people expect of them, what they want for themselves, and how love and doing what's right all fit together. All of this happens while their family home and money are in danger. The story starts in Newmanham, a lively town that shows how much things were changing back then. Hubert Vavasour is worried about the future of his home, Dene, because he finds out he's not good with money and a rich businessman named Schmidt might take it away. Meanwhile, Helen is falling in love with her cousin, Alan Wyverne, which causes problems between what her family wants and what she wants. Hubert's wife, Lady Mildred, thinks about what this love might mean for everyone. The story shows how all the characters connect in funny and interesting ways, drawing readers into the complicated relationships that are most important to the story. **