
A weary clergyman returns to the tranquil banks of the River Wye after years in the bustling city, seeking a brief respite from the weight of his parish duties and the lingering grief of a lost love. The lush summer landscape, with blooming lilies, poppies, and the distant hum of a waltz, draws him into a world where nature and memory intertwine, offering a momentary spiritual cleanse.
At his brother’s country house, the atmosphere is alive with music and
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (511K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2006-06-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1867–1933
Best known for creating the Forsyte family, this English novelist and playwright wrote sharply about wealth, social ambition, and the quiet damage people do to one another. His work combines elegant storytelling with a strong sense of fairness and sympathy.
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