The Montforts
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This sweeping family saga, The Montforts, chronicles the lives and fortunes of an aristocratic Australian family across several generations, beginning in the mid-19th century. Martin Boyd masterfully portrays their intricate relationships, societal expectations, and personal struggles against a backdrop of colonial expansion and changing social mores. The narrative vividly illustrates the complexities of identity and belonging as the Montforts navigate love, loss, and ambition. Boyd’s elegant prose and keen psychological insight present a compelling portrait of a family grappling with its legacy and the evolving landscape of a young nation. This novel offers a rich, immersive experience for readers who appreciate historical fiction with depth and emotional resonance.
Author: Martin Boyd
Format: Hardback
Published: 1963, RIGBY LIMITED ADELAIDE
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This sweeping family saga, The Montforts, chronicles the lives and fortunes of an aristocratic Australian family across several generations, beginning in the mid-19th century. Martin Boyd masterfully portrays their intricate relationships, societal expectations, and personal struggles against a backdrop of colonial expansion and changing social mores. The narrative vividly illustrates the complexities of identity and belonging as the Montforts navigate love, loss, and ambition. Boyd’s elegant prose and keen psychological insight present a compelling portrait of a family grappling with its legacy and the evolving landscape of a young nation. This novel offers a rich, immersive experience for readers who appreciate historical fiction with depth and emotional resonance.