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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
The First and the Last' is a novel in Series 6 of the Forsyte Chronicles, written by John Galsworthy. The story takes place on a November evening in Keith Darrant's study, where he sits asleep in an old brown velvet coat and red Turkish slippers. Keith is a man with a dark, clean-cut face, dark frizzling hair, and dark twisting eyebrows. The novel is a character study of Keith Darrant, who is a successful barrister but also a man who is deeply unhappy in his personal life. He has a secret love affair with a married woman, but he cannot find the courage to break it off, even though he knows it is wrong. As the story unfolds, we see Keith struggling with his conscience and trying to come to terms with his actions. The book is a poignant exploration of love, duty, and morality, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England. 'The First and the Last' is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
The First and the Last' is a novel in Series 6 of the Forsyte Chronicles, written by John Galsworthy. The story takes place on a November evening in Keith Darrant's study, where he sits asleep in an old brown velvet coat and red Turkish slippers. Keith is a man with a dark, clean-cut face, dark frizzling hair, and dark twisting eyebrows. The novel is a character study of Keith Darrant, who is a successful barrister but also a man who is deeply unhappy in his personal life. He has a secret love affair with a married woman, but he cannot find the courage to break it off, even though he knows it is wrong. As the story unfolds, we see Keith struggling with his conscience and trying to come to terms with his actions. The book is a poignant exploration of love, duty, and morality, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England. 'The First and the Last' is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.