The Splendid Fairing

di Constance Holme (Autore)

Waking Lion Press, 2026

In the rural English community of Blindbeck, the elderly Simon and Sarah Thornthwaite picture what the future holds for them after facing their most recent bouts of misfortune: the need to abandon the farm that allowed them a somewhat-comfortable lifestyle, Sarah's gradual loss of her sight, and troubled finances that seem impossible to manage. In The Splendid Fairing, Constance Holme presents a character study of elderly life during the early 20th century, reflecting on the physical and emotional problems that arise with aging, the sense of loneliness and sadness caused by living away from your loved ones, the negative influence of family rivalries, and how youthful romance can lead to either life-long companions, or to grudges, resentment, and envy. The couple's reluctant journey to the nearby town of Witham and the rumors that start upon their arrival give the reader a glimpse into the history the Thornthwaites share with Blindbeck's inhabitants, as well as their poor relationship with Simon's more affluent brother Will and his wife Eliza. Both Simon and Sarah each have moments of introspection that contrast their present existence with nostalgic memories of their younger selves. As the story develops, Simon, Sarah, and Eliza think about Geordie and Jim, their sons who left Blindbeck twenty years ago. Geordie's upcoming return home only deepens the mystery regarding the fate of the Thornthwaite cousins and whether or not they accomplished their goals of finding fortune and a better future. Perfect for readers who appreciate intimate character studies and the quiet dignity of rural life, this poignant novel captures the resilience of the human spirit in the face of aging and adversity. Holme's masterful portrayal of Simon and Sarah's struggles will resonate deeply with anyone who values literary fiction that explores the profound challenges and unexpected grace found in life's later chapters. The source for this public-domain ebook is Standard Ebooks (standardebooks.org). Ebooks from other sources often have typos, inconsistent spelling, missing accent marks, and missing punctuation. Ebooks from Standard Ebooks are proofread line by line against a scan of the original printed pages, then proofread again from cover to cover. They are also formatted and typeset following a professional-grade style manual, resulting in new editions supporting state-of-the-art ereader technology: automatic hyphenation, popup footnotes, complete and consistent metadata, high-resolution and scalable vector graphics, and ereader-compatible tables of contents. All of this makes the finished ebooks accurate, functional, and beautiful, a pleasure to read. (Waking Lion Press is not affiliated with or endorsed by Standard Ebooks.)

• Autore: Constance Holme
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Waking Lion Press
• Formato: EPUB3 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9781434108296