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Throckmorton: A novel follows a Southern family confronting unresolved grief, shifting allegiances, and lingering divisions in the aftermath of war. In a quiet Virginia setting marked by beauty and isolation, a once-prominent household carries the weight of personal loss and public scrutiny. As memories of the past hover over daily life, long-standing expectations give way to confrontation when a man viewed as both familiar and controversial returns. The narrative captures the enduring influence of a lost son, the fragile roles of women constrained by mourning and custom, and the moral dilemmas surrounding loyalty and rebellion. Against this backdrop, the community s slow recovery from war becomes a reflection of deeper emotional reckonings, with relationships reshaped by unspoken tension, longing, and reflection. The novel uses domestic life to question the price of tradition and the uncertain process of healing in a fractured society. Through its measured pacing and vivid social detail, it evokes the silent trials of reputation, memory, and affection that govern both families and communities in transition.
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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.
Throckmorton: A novel follows a Southern family confronting unresolved grief, shifting allegiances, and lingering divisions in the aftermath of war. In a quiet Virginia setting marked by beauty and isolation, a once-prominent household carries the weight of personal loss and public scrutiny. As memories of the past hover over daily life, long-standing expectations give way to confrontation when a man viewed as both familiar and controversial returns. The narrative captures the enduring influence of a lost son, the fragile roles of women constrained by mourning and custom, and the moral dilemmas surrounding loyalty and rebellion. Against this backdrop, the community s slow recovery from war becomes a reflection of deeper emotional reckonings, with relationships reshaped by unspoken tension, longing, and reflection. The novel uses domestic life to question the price of tradition and the uncertain process of healing in a fractured society. Through its measured pacing and vivid social detail, it evokes the silent trials of reputation, memory, and affection that govern both families and communities in transition.