Experience the captivating story of the Hardacre family, a tale of rags to riches spanning generations from Victorian times to the 1950s. This international bestseller will soon be adapted into a major TV drama series.
Sam Hardacre, a hard-working yet impoverished man, faces the daily struggle of making ends meet. Despite his humble beginnings, he harbors dreams of a better life for himself and his loved ones. Through sheer determination and perseverance, Sam builds a business empire and accumulates a vast fortune. However, the Hardacres soon realize that wealth does not always equate to happiness.
Mary, Sam's wife, once a penniless street urchin, finds herself assuming the role of a mistress in a grand Yorkshire estate. Their sons, Joe and Harry, bring both joy and heartache into their lives. Meanwhile, daughter Jane grows up in privilege, completely unaware of their family's previous struggles. The dynamic between these siblings and their descendants is marked by love, hate, passion, and tragedy.
The Hardacres navigate through significant historical events such as the Boer War, the Great War, the Wall Street Crash, the Second World War, the rise of Hitler's Germany, and the London Blitz. This sweeping family saga promises to keep readers enthralled until the very end.
Critics have praised the bestselling Hardacre series, noting that "history comes alive" through its portrayal of various characters living through tumultuous times. The intricate plot, compelling pace, and well-developed characters make this family saga a compelling read. Don't miss out on this captivating tale that stands out as one of the best since Penmarric.
product information:
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publisher | Wyndham Books (Family Saga) (December 3, 2014) | ||||
publication_date | December 3, 2014 | ||||
language | English | ||||
file_size | 1218 KB | ||||
text_to_speech | Enabled | ||||
screen_reader | Supported | ||||
enhanced_typesetting | Enabled | ||||
x_ray | Enabled | ||||
word_wise | Enabled | ||||
sticky_notes | On Kindle Scribe | ||||
print_length | 596 pages | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #56,154 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #153 in Historical British Fiction #154 in Historical European Fiction #370 in Historical British & Irish Literature | ||||
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