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House of Trelawney

Name: House of Trelawney
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
SKU: 9781526600653
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Shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize For Comic Fiction

By Hannah Rothschild

3.58

( 4,455 ratings, 604 reviews)

Summary

House of Trelawney by Hannah Rothschild is a witty and satirical novel about the once grand Trelawney Castle and its eccentric inhabitants. Facing financial ruin, the aristocratic family must navigate love, loss, and betrayal while clinging to their past glories. The story poignantly explores themes of change, survival, and the clash between tradition and modernity.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might like this book if you enjoy a tale of family sagas with a mix of financial drama, love, and eccentric characters set within a crumbling aristocratic estate. It's perfect for those who appreciate a witty and satirical look at the British upper class.

House of Trelawney

Description

House of Trelawney by Hannah Rothschild is a captivating exploration of family, tradition, and modern crises set against the backdrop of an ancient castle. For 800 years, the earls of Trelawney have called the titular castle their home. However, the grandeur of their lineage now stands in stark contrast to their current state of disrepair and financial ruin. Living in secluded embarrassment and unable to connect effectively with each other or the outside world, the family finds itself at a desperate crossroads.

The plot thickens as three unexpected events dramatically change their lives: the sudden arrival of a strikingly beautiful and headstrong young woman who claims to be a relative, the vengeful machinations of an unscrupulous American hedge fund manager, and the seismic financial collapse of 2008. Each element propels the Trelawney family deeper into chaos, while simultaneously offering the potential for redemption and renewal.

Rothschild's narrative seamlessly weaves humour with satire as it delves into the idiosyncrasies of old-money aristocracy grappling with modern problems. Through a rich tapestry of characters and events, the story captures the struggle between maintaining age-old traditions and adapting to the insistent march of progress.

House of Trelawney is a deliciously escapist read, blending sharp wit with heartfelt moments of introspection. Rothschild’s deft storytelling ensures readers are equally entertained and moved, offering a delightful romp through the corridors of a castle teetering on the edge of collapse. It’s a tale of family dysfunction, unexpected alliances, and ultimately, the search for identity and meaning in the most precarious of times.

"Imagine Evelyn Waugh meets Nancy Mitford, with some Jilly Cooper thrown in, and you have this splendid romp ... Hilarious, escapist bliss" YOU

"Delights from start to finish" Mail on Sunday

"Irresistible" Guardian

"Sheer escapist bliss" Nigella Lawson

"Pure joy" India Knight, Sunday Times

Shortlisted for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for Comic Fiction

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

House of Trelawney is praised as a witty, lavish saga of a crumbling English dynasty filled with privileged characters behaving badly. Compared to works by Jilly Cooper and Joanna Trollope, it offers pure pleasure and sharp social satire, blending comedy with a timely message. The novel is noted for its humour, engaging storytelling, and clever dissection of class and privilege, making it an irresistible and hugely entertaining read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526600653

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 368

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Fiction General Fiction Hannah Rothschild Humour Literary Fiction

About the Author

Hannah Rothschild is a writer, filmmaker, philanthropist and company director. Her biography of Pannonica Rothschild, The Baroness, was published in 2012. Her first novel, The Improbability of Love, won the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize for best comic novel and was shortlisted for the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction. She writes original and adapted screenplays and also for major newspapers and magazines in the US and UK. Her documentary features have been broadcast on major networks and shown at film festivals. A non-executive director of various financial institutions and the former chair of London’s National Gallery, she lives in London with her three children.