The Fourth Generation

"The Fourth Generation" is an intriguing novel about the mystery of an old man. He had once been a handsome, spirited, popular young man; fond of hunting, fond of shooting and fishing and all out-door sports, yet not a boor or a barbarian; one who had passed through the University with credit, and had learning and cultivation. He had a fine library which he used, he enjoyed conversations with scholars, he had travelled on the Continent, a thing which then was rare; he was thinking of entering the House. He had a fine, though not a large, estate, and a lovely house and stately gardens. No one in the county had greater reason to be satisfied with his lot, no one had a clearer right to look forward to the future with confidence, than Mr. Algernon Campaigne. But when the death of his wife came suddenly, the shock had sent into a solitary haze that had lasted for seventy years. Now living alone in his grand home, with no family except his great grandson, he clings to his dull routine, not saying a word to anyone. His great grandson can't help but wonder at the mystery of his existence…