First published 2019
George Silverman drops a bombshell on his father Matthew. He will not take over as editor of the family newspaper that has served their community for nearly a century. Matthew faces an impossible choice as his other children grow up around him. Younger son Alexander shows promise, but the girls Loraine and Alison have their own paths to follow. The world outside their small town moves forward whether the Silvermans adapt or not. Matthew must decide between preserving tradition and allowing his family to forge new directions. George discovers freedom in his rejection of duty, finding joy in wandering the English countryside. The family navigates this crossroads with love intact, even as their future grows uncertain. This story captures the tender negotiations between parents and children when old ways no longer fit new dreams.
Genres: literary-fiction, family-life, 20th-century, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, generational-conflict
Setting: England, Small Town
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
256 pages · Paperback · Farrago