Holme, Constance 1880-1955 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Beautiful End" by Constance Holme is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the themes of renewal and the emotional complexities surrounding the return of an elderly father, Christopher Sill, to the family home after a long absence. It primarily follows his son Thomas and his wife Agnes as they prepare to welcome him back and grapple with their own lives, hopes, and disappointments. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Agnes, who is reflecting on the completion of a room she has meticulously renovated. This room holds great significance as it symbolizes more than just a physical space; it represents Agnes's efforts to reconcile the past and create a welcoming environment for Thomas's father, who is returning home after a difficult period away. Through her internal conflict, we witness Agnes’s blend of pride and apprehension as she confronts the emotional weight of the past and the uncertain future. As Thomas prepares to receive his father, their conversation highlights the dynamic between him and his wife, showcasing the tension between familial duty and personal desire. The opening sets the stage for an exploration of relationships, identity, and the changing nature of home. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-04-28 Bob Taylor, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Mills & Boon, Limited, 1918 England -- Fiction Families -- Fiction Older men -- Fiction Farms -- Fiction PR United Kingdom: Mills & Boon, Limited, 1918 https://archive.org/details/beautifulend00holm https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70659 https://archive.org/details/beautifulend00holm https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70659 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134632.0 70659