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The Heart of the Family

Book Three of The Eliot Chronicles

Elizabeth Goudge author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton

Published:29th Jun '17

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In The Heart of the Family, David Eliot navigates the challenges of fame, while his secretary discovers the healing power of family connections.

In The Heart of the Family, the third installment of the beloved trilogy centered around the Eliots of Damerosehay, readers are invited back into the lives of this complex family. The story unfolds with David Eliot, a successful actor who grapples with the pressures of his profession. Despite his accomplishments, David's interactions are often marked by a brittle demeanor and an air of arrogance, which alienates those around him, particularly his new secretary, Sebastian Weber. Their initial relationship is fraught with tension, as Sebastian finds it difficult to connect with David amidst the chaos of his career.

However, a visit to Damerosehay, David's family estate, reveals a different reality. As Sebastian experiences the warmth and charm of the Eliot family and their home, he begins to understand the deeper layers of David's character. The enchanting atmosphere of Damerosehay serves as a backdrop for personal growth and healing, allowing Sebastian to confront his own struggles and insecurities. This transformative journey highlights the importance of family bonds and the power of understanding and compassion.

The Heart of the Family beautifully explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the complexities of familial relationships. It captures the essence of love and support that can be found within a family, even amidst the challenges faced by its members. Through rich character development and evocative storytelling, the novel leaves readers reflecting on the significance of home and connection in their own lives.

Genuine discernment and poignancy - Sunday Times

Lively and charming - Observer

Leaves the reader with a warm glow in the emotions - Times Educational Supplement

Miss Goudge has the art of presenting men and women, to say nothing of children, as genuinely convincing persons, too human to be either wholly good or wholly bad - Scotsman

ISBN: 9781473655973

Dimensions: 127mm x 193mm x 28mm

Weight: 289g

416 pages