The youngest at four years old, Rachel, is Louisa’s favourite grandchild and constant visitor at Greenbanks.Īs events unfold, the Ashton women struggle to define or redefine their role and place. Letty has married Ambrose, the antithesis of her father, for his safety and stability and who is the mother of four children. Three of the grown Ashton children continue to live at Greenbanks while two of the girls are married. Her husband, Richard, is a philanderer, which is an open secret within the family but Louisa turns a blind eye. Louisa, a kindly and gentle housewife, is the matriarch and is happiest looking after and loving her children and grandchildren. The Ashton family reside in the estate Greenbanks. Disclaimer: This is a review copy kindly sent to me by Persephone.īeginning in 1909, Greenbanks is largely a poignant examination of the changing role of women but also a quiet family saga taking place during a critical period in history.
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