The Great House (novel)
First edition (publ. Methuen Publishing) | |
| Author | Cynthia Harnett |
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| Publisher | Methuen Publishing |
Publication date | March 1, 1968 |
The Great House is a children's historical novel by Cynthia Harnett. It was first published in 1949 with illustrations by the author.
The novel is set in 1690 and concerns the building of a grand house in the new style, contrasted with the older manor house, which still reflects its medieval origins. The architectural differences are representative of the social changes of the period.