The final instalment in Hugh Walpole's tumultuous The Herries Chronicle, the family saga has entered the early twentieth century. Judith Paris' granddaughter, Vanessa, regales the passionate woman's story, beginning with her hundredth birthday in the 1870s. The dramatic Lake District setting welcomes you back to the grand life of the Herries family. First published in 1933, Vanessa introduces new characters and tragic backstory to the period drama. Proudly republished by Read & Co. Books, Vanessa is a must-read family saga for fans of historical novels

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