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The Dutch house
Book • 2019
The Dutch House is a narrative told by Danny Conroy, the son of a self-made real estate mogul, Cyril Conroy.
The story revolves around the Conroy family's life in the Dutch House, a lavish mansion in the suburbs of Philadelphia.
The house, bought by Cyril as a surprise for his wife Elna, becomes a central character in the story.
Elna's departure to India to serve the poor leaves Maeve and Danny in the care of household staff.
After Cyril's remarriage to Andrea, the siblings are exiled from their home and must rely on each other.
The novel spans five decades, exploring themes of sibling loyalty, loss, forgiveness, and the enduring impact of their childhood experiences on their adult lives.
The story revolves around the Conroy family's life in the Dutch House, a lavish mansion in the suburbs of Philadelphia.
The house, bought by Cyril as a surprise for his wife Elna, becomes a central character in the story.
Elna's departure to India to serve the poor leaves Maeve and Danny in the care of household staff.
After Cyril's remarriage to Andrea, the siblings are exiled from their home and must rely on each other.
The novel spans five decades, exploring themes of sibling loyalty, loss, forgiveness, and the enduring impact of their childhood experiences on their adult lives.
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