In the Good Time Coming (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert B. Holt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483272027 ISBN 13: 9780483272026

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A powerful tale of social change and personal resolve, where a once-rigid estate system is reshaped by democratic reform and a thriving village culture.

In a world that blends tradition with new ideas, a noble lineage confronts losing its old privileges as a modern act of parliament redraws the balance between land, labor, and liberty. Against this backdrop, a reform-minded community in Frankfield builds schools, clubs, and cooperative work to give every family a fair chance to thrive. Through its characters, the story explores the tension between class expectations and the common good, while celebrating curiosity, education, and humane leadership.

• Follow the encounter between stubborn power and practical reform as new laws change how land and rights are shared.
• Experience a village built on education, industry, and mutual aid, where children learn in welcoming schools and adults engage in communal projects.
• Meet a cast of memorable figures—from a principled landowner to a thoughtful schoolmaster—each shaping the community’s future.
• See how science, faith, and cooperation mingle to inspire a hopeful vision of society.

Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven tales of reform, community building, and quiet, transformative change.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483272027
• ISBN 13: 9780483272026
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 97