The wolves and the lamb opens inside a prosperous household where shifting loyalties, household pressures, and social expectations create an atmosphere of tension beneath the surface comforts of wealth. The early scenes depict the routines of the residence through the frustrations of a senior servant who feels undervalued in a system that reinforces rigid divisions between those who serve and those who command. His quiet affection for a governess adds emotional depth, revealing how vulnerability and aspiration coexist within an environment that offers little security to those of lower standing.
Meanwhile, the head of the household struggles to balance the conflicting demands of relatives whose influence shapes decisions, behavior, and the emotional climate of the home. These interactions gradually introduce larger questions about duty, class, and personal fulfillment, foreshadowing conflicts driven by competing expectations and the desire for independence. The opening establishes a world where appearances mask private struggles, setting the stage for a drama that explores the search for harmony within a family marked by differing values, hidden affections, and persistent social pressures.
| ISBN: | 9789375551485 |
| Publication date: | 1st November 2025 |
| Author: | William Makepeace Thackeray |
| Publisher: | Double 9 Books an imprint of Double9 Books Llp |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 56 pages |
| Genres: |
Historical Fiction |
The wolves and the lamb opens inside a prosperous household where shifting loyalties, household pressures, and social expectations create an atmosphere of tension beneath the surface comforts of wealth. The early scenes depict the routines of the residence through the frustrations of a senior servant who feels undervalued in a system that reinforces rigid divisions between those who serve and those who command.
The Wolves And The Lamb features in the following genres: Historical Fiction
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The Wolves And The Lamb was written by William Makepeace Thackeray and published by Double 9 Books an imprint of Double9 Books Llp
The Wolves And The Lamb has 56 pages
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