The Country House by John Galsworthy

The novel revolves around the lives of a wealthy family and their servants at their country estate. The story explores themes of class, morality, and social change in early 20th-century England. It delves into the complexities of relationships within the household, particularly between the family members and their loyal butler, who serves as a moral compass.

By John Galsworthy · First published 1907 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Social Commentary · 31 chapters

Contents

• A Party at Worsted Skeynes
• Gregory Reopens the Campaign
• Mrs. Pendyce's Odyssey
• The Covert Shoot
• Continued Influence of the Reverend Hussell Barter
• The Son and the Mother
• The Blissful Hour
• The Sinister Night
• Mrs. Bellew Squares her Accounts
• The Happy Hunting-Ground
• Mr. Pendyce's Head
• Mrs. Pendyce's Inspiration
• Mrs. Pendyce's Dance
• Rector and Squire
• The Mother and the Son
• Influence of the Reverend Hussell Barter
• The Park
• Gregory Looks at the Sky
• Sabbath at Worsted Skeynes
• Doubtful Position at Worsted Skeynes
• Tour with the Spaniel John
• Gregory Vigil Proposes
• Council at Worsted Skeynes
• Acute Attack of 'Pendycitis'
• Mr. Paramor Disposes
• Definition of "Pendycitis"
• Bellew Bows to a Lady
• At Blafard'S
• George Goes for the Gloves
• Mr. Barter Takes a Walk
• The Squire Makes up his Mind

More by John Galsworthy

• The Forsyte Saga, Part 2: Indian Summer Of A Forsyte (1921)
• The Forsyte Saga, Part 4: Awakening (1921)
• The Forsyte Saga, Part 5: To Let (1921)
• The Forsyte Saga, Part 3: In Chancery (1921)
• The Forsyte Saga, Part 1: The Man of Property (1921)
• Buttercup-Night (1903)
• The Dark Flower (1899)
• The Freelands (1924)
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