Geoffrey O'Brien is the author of The Vintage Book of Amnesia, a collection that explores memory and its absence. His writing often touches on history and culture.
The Fall of the House of Walworth
The Fall of the House of Walworth
Synopsis
This book uncovers the tragic true story of the Walworth family, a prominent 19th-century New York clan whose lives were marked by scandal and mental illness. It recounts the parricide committed by Frank H. Walworth, exploring the social customs and changing times that shaped this dark chapter in American history. The narrative offers a close look at a family's dramatic decline and the societal forces at play in Saratoga Springs.
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Characters
Mansfield Tracy WalworthProtagonist
Frank H. WalworthAntagonist
Clara Grant WalworthSupporting
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Places
Edition
The fall of the house of WalworthHardcover, 2010
352 pages
Henry Holt and Co.Language: EnglishISBN: 97808050811521st ed.4 editions available
