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The House In Demetrius Road is a novel written by John Davys Beresford and originally published in 1914. The story follows the lives of the residents of a house located in Demetrius Road, a quiet and unremarkable street in London. The main characters are the members of the Guelph family, who have lived in the house for generations. The novel is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different period in the history of the house and its inhabitants. The first part takes place in the late 19th century and focuses on the lives of the Guelph family members, particularly the patriarch, Edward Guelph, and his daughter, Maud. The second part is set during World War I and explores the impact of the war on the house and its residents. The final part takes place in the 1920s and follows the fortunes of the next generation of the Guelph family.Throughout the novel, Beresford uses the house and its occupants as a metaphor for the changing social and political landscape of England during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. The characters' experiences reflect the larger issues of the time, such as the decline of the aristocracy, the rise of the middle class, and the impact of war and technological progress on society.The House In Demetrius Road is a thoughtful and nuanced exploration of the complexities of English society during a time of great change. Beresford's prose is elegant and understated, and his characters are well-drawn and sympathetic. The novel is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and a testament to the enduring power of the English novel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
