All Change (Cazalet Chronicles)
The final chapter of Elizabeth Jane Howard’s acclaimed Cazalet Chronicles, following three generations of a privileged English family as the old world gives way to a new era in post-war Britain.
All Change is the fifth and final volume of The Cazalet Chronicles, bringing the long-running family saga into the 1950s. At Home Place, the Cazalets must confront a changing society as the traditions, class structures, and way of life that shaped their family begin to disappear. The death of the Duchy, the family’s beloved matriarch, marks the passing of an era and forces the Cazalets to reconsider what their future will look like.
The novel follows the different members of the family as they face deeply personal changes alongside the wider transformation of post-war England. Louise, now divorced, becomes involved in a painful affair, while Polly and Clary attempt to balance marriage and motherhood with their own ambitions. Hugh and Edward struggle to adapt to a modern world that feels increasingly unfamiliar, while Villy must finally learn to live independently after years of abandonment. Rachel, who has devoted much of her life to caring for others, faces some of the greatest challenges of her life. As the family gathers at Home Place for Christmas, old relationships, loyalties, disappointments, and hopes come together in a final turning point.
With its detailed portrayal of family relationships, social change, love, loss, independence, and changing expectations, All Change brings the Cazalet family story to a thoughtful conclusion. The edition is part of Pan Macmillan’s 2021 paperback reissue of the five-volume series, featuring cover artwork by Luke Edward Hall.
Product details
Mã hàng | 978152904946 |
Tên Nhà Cung Cấp | MACMILLAN PUBLISHERS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED |
Tác giả | ELIZABETH JANE HOWARD |
NXB | PAN MACMILLAN |
Năm XB | 2021 |
Ngôn Ngữ | Tiếng Anh |
Trọng lượng (gr) | 410 |
Kích Thước (cm) | 13.1 x 4.1 x 19.7 |
Số trang | 592 |
Hình thức | Bìa Cứng |
'What magic transforms a book into a compelling, moving, unputdownable read? . . . Maybe my favourite books ever' - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of My Favourite Mistake
It is the 1950s and as the Duchy, the Cazalets’ beloved matriarch, dies, she takes with her the last remnants of a disappearing world – houses with servants, classes and tradition – in which the Cazalets have thrived.
Louise, now divorced, becomes entangled in a painful affair, while Polly and Clary must balance marriage and motherhood with their own ideas and ambitions. Hugh and Edward, now in their sixties, feel ill-equipped for this changing world, while Villy, long abandoned by her husband, must at last learn to live independently. But it is Rachel, who has always lived for others, who will face her greatest challenges yet. And nothing will ever be the same again.
'She helps us to do the necessary thing – open our eyes and our hearts' – Hilary Mantel, bestselling author of Wolf Hall
All Change is the heartbreaking and heartwarming final instalment of Elizabeth Jane Howard's bestselling series.
