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Hill Rise (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. B. Maxwell

 
9780265197356: Hill Rise (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A family saga of pride, money, and a town’s stubborn mood against a sturdy country house named Hill Rise.

In this tale, the Crunden household and their neighbors collide over status, loyalty, and the price of ambition. A quiet home becomes a stage for power plays, secrets, and a community that resists change.

Set in Medford, Hill Rise follows a stern, capable father, Lizzie, a loyal clerk, and a bustling household that clings to old ways even as modern pressures mount. The big room and the old estate hold memories of a past when the cottage stood at the heart of a village, and every visitor brings a new test of character. As the story unfolds, appearances clash with motive, and the line between duty and desire grows hard to admit.

What you’ll experience:

  • Sharp social dynamics in a close-knit town, where reputation is everything.
  • Family loyalties tested by pride, work, and changing fortunes.
  • Colorful relationships among the household staff, neighbors, and ambitious builders.
  • A vivid sense of place, from stone passages to old oak staircases and garden corners.

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic period drama, character-driven conflict, and a richly drawn English village setting.

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