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100 1 _aMarshall, Archibald,
_d1866-1934
245 1 4 _aThe Graftons: A Novel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aSequel to Abington Abbey, #35106.
500 _aRelease date is 2012-05-01
508 _aProduced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive.
520 _a"The Graftons: A Novel" by Archibald Marshall is a work of fiction likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Cooper family, particularly focusing on the Reverend William Cooper, who is on his deathbed, and his hopes for his son, Denis, to inherit the position of Rector. As the narrative unfolds in the context of the English countryside before and during the tumult of World War I, it examines themes of family, social class, and the implications of clerical patronage in rural life. The opening of the novel introduces us to the impending death of the old Rector, William Cooper, and captures his family's complex emotions as they await the inevitable. His two daughters and son, Denis, reflect on their lives together and the possible future, which is clouded by uncertainty about who will take over the parish. The family dynamics are intertwined with the expectations and traditions of church patronage, as the Rector’s illness prompts discussions about Denis's potential appointment as his successor. This setup invites readers into a world of pastoral concerns and social obligations, setting the stage for deeper explorations of character and moral dilemmas as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCountry life -- England -- Fiction
653 _aMate selection -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aFamilies -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39587
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