Sorrell and Son by Warwick Deeping

Sorrell and Son is a novel by Warwick Deeping, first published in 1924. It tells the story of a father and son, both named Sorrell, and their struggles to make a living in the harsh environment of the English countryside. The novel begins with the death of the elder Sorrell, leaving his son, also named Sorrell, to fend for himself. The young Sorrell is determined to make a success of his life, and sets out to find work. He eventually finds a job as a farmhand, and begins to build a life for himself. However, Sorrell soon discovers that his father had been involved in a shady business deal, and he is now being pursued by a ruthless debt collector. With the help of his new friends, Sorrell is able to outwit the debt collector and clear his father's name. The novel follows Sorrell as he continues to build a life for himself, and eventually finds love and happiness. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about life, love, and friendship.

By Warwick Deeping · First published 1925 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 60 chapters · 134,746 words

First lines

Sorrell was trying to fasten the straps of the little brown portmanteau, but since the portmanteau was old and also very full, he had to deal with it tenderly.

-"Come and sit on this thing, Kit."

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Warwick Deeping
• Date: 1925 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama
• Length: 134,746 words
• Structure: 146 chapters, 5,274 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Realistic Fiction — The novel follows the story of a father and son, and their struggles to make a living in a small English village. It is a realistic portrayal of life in the early 20th century.
• Historical Fiction — The novel is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of the characters in the context of the historical events of the time.
• Romance — The novel follows the romantic relationship between the protagonist and his love interest, and the obstacles they face in their relationship.
• Drama — The novel follows the dramatic events in the lives of the characters, and the emotional turmoil they experience.

Tags

family · drama · father-son relationship · struggle · love · sacrifice · working class · rural life · personal growth · conflict · loyalty · betrayal

Contents

• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2

More by Warwick Deeping

• Doomsday (1927)
• Love Among the Ruins (1926)
• The King Behind the King (1947)
• The Pride of Eve (1934)
• Mad Barbara (1922)
• Martin Valliant (1928)
• The House of Spies (1930)
• The Seven Streams (1942)
• All works by Warwick Deeping