The novel revolves around the lives of a wealthy family and their relationships with their servants. It explores themes of class, social status, and the exploitation of the working class by the upper class. The story centers on the family's estate, where sheep-shearing takes place, highlighting the contrast between the leisurely lifestyle of the aristocracy and the hard labor of the lower classes.
By John Galsworthy · First published 1927 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Realism, Nature Writing