02520cam a22003493u 4500 31858 UtSlPG 20260610133727.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948 Ancestors: A Novel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-04-01 Produced by Mark C. Orton, Linda McKeown, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Ancestors: A Novel" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a fiction work written in the early 20th century. The story seems to oscillate around the lives of British aristocrats and their connections, blending themes of heritage, ambition, and friendship. Notably, the narrative prominently features Lady Victoria Gwynne and her friend Miss Flora Thangue, as well as the American cousin Isabel Otis, who has recently arrived in England. The opening of the novel introduces several key characters engaging in a tension-laden tea gathering at the country house Capheaton. Victoria Gwynne appears to be anxious about her son Jack's recent election, and the atmosphere is charged with unspoken concerns regarding personal and familial obligations. Flora Thangue observes this dynamic, curious about the changes in her friend's demeanor after a long sojourn abroad. As discussions unfold, Isabel, a relatively underprivileged American cousin with ties to the Gwynne family, arrives at the estate. This encounter sets the stage for a blend of personal histories and ambitions, revealing deeper undercurrents of political and social expectations against the backdrop of family legacies. The opening hints at the exploration of class, belonging, and the gravitational pull of ancestral roots, effectively drawing readers into the complex lives of these characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Fiction Love stories Political fiction British -- United States -- Fiction California -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31858 72704 72704