The Brighouse, Harold 1882-1958 creator text utu 2015 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Marbeck Inn: A Novel" by Harold Brighouse is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The novel follows the life of Sam Branstone, a porter's son from a humble background in Manchester, as he navigates the complexities of ambition, gratitude, and family obligations while facing the realities of social class and personal growth. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Sam Branstone, who saves a boy from being hit by a train, earning him local fame as a hero. His mother, Anne Branstone, a determined and resilient matriarch, grapples with her pride and ambition for her son amidst the pressure to uphold family integrity. Mr. Councillor Travers, whose son Sam saved, offers to help Sam by suggesting he live with them and attend grammar school, but Anne's fierce independence prompts her to reject this offer for her son. Through their interactions, the groundwork is laid for themes of aspiration, sacrifice, and the struggle for recognition within societal structures, setting the tone for Sam's journey toward a better life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2015-10-04 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50131 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50131 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134143.0 50131