The Honour Of His House
The story follows the fortunes of the wealthy and influential family of Sir John Dering, a baronet of ancient lineage. Sir John is a proud and stubborn man, and his family is divided between his two sons, the elder, Sir John Dering, and the younger, Charles Dering. Sir John is determined to keep the family's honour intact, and he is determined to ensure that his sons will follow in his footsteps. But Charles is a wild and reckless young man, and he is determined to make his own way in the world. The Honour of His House follows the struggles of the Derings as they try to reconcile their differences and maintain their honour. It is a story of love, loyalty, and honour, and of the power of family.
By Harold Bindloss · First published 1918 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 3,501 words
First lines
Alan Thorne, master of otter hounds, had run up to town, and was waiting for dinner in the smoking-room of his club when a man he knew came in. Jervis Liddel did not see Thorne, for he picked up an evening newspaper and studied the stock exchange quotations. He was dressed with fastidious taste, but his face was hot, and he had an anxious look. Thorne watched and pondered, because the young man's father was a neighbour of his in the North.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Harold Bindloss
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 3,501 words
- Structure: 1 section, 116 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The Honour Of His House is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young man's journey to adulthood, making it a classic example of historical fiction.
- Adventure — The Honour Of His House follows the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and exploration, making it an adventure story.
- Romance — The Honour Of His House features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a young woman, making it a romance novel.
- Mystery — The Honour Of His House features a mysterious element as the protagonist attempts to uncover the truth about his family's past, making it a mystery novel.
Tags
honor · family · loyalty · conflict · tradition · society · values · drama · relationships · struggle · identity · redemption