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God Is an Englishman
(1970)(The first book in the Swann Family Saga series)
A novel by R F Delderfield
Adam Swann, scion of an army family, returns home in 1858 after service with Her Majesty's army in the Crimea and India, determined to build his fortune in the dog-eat-dog world of Victorian commerce. Swann is captivated by Henrietta, the high-spirited daughter of a local mill owner. The two share adventures, reversal and fortune.
Swann's adventures are continued in THEIRS WAS THE KINGDOM.
"Delderfield writes with vigor, unceasing narrative drive and a high degree of craftsmanship." (The New York Times)
Genre: Historical
Swann's adventures are continued in THEIRS WAS THE KINGDOM.
"Delderfield writes with vigor, unceasing narrative drive and a high degree of craftsmanship." (The New York Times)
Genre: Historical
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