Indian Summer of a Forsyte is the second part of John Galsworthy's classic Forsyte Saga. It follows the lives of the Forsyte family as they move into the twentieth century. The novel begins with Soames Forsyte, the family patriarch, in a state of despair. His marriage to Irene has failed, and he is determined to win her back. Meanwhile, his son, young Jolyon, is in love with Irene's daughter, June. The novel follows the Forsytes as they struggle to come to terms with the changing times. Soames is determined to keep the family together, but his efforts are thwarted by the changing social mores of the time. Meanwhile, Jolyon and June's relationship is threatened by Soames' attempts to win Irene back. The novel culminates in a dramatic climax as the Forsytes come to terms with the changing times and the consequences of their actions. Indian Summer of a Forsyte is a powerful and moving story of love, loss, and the struggle to come to terms with the past.
By John Galsworthy · First published 1921 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance