The Eldest Son

The Eldest Son is a novel by Archibald Marshall, published in 1915, focusing on the Clinton family in rural England. The story revolves around Dick Clinton, the eldest son, who faces pressure from his father, Squire Clinton, to marry and secure an heir for their estate, Kencote. The narrative explores themes of duty, tradition, and personal choice as family dynamics unfold against the backdrop of social customs and expectations. The novel provides insight into early 20th-century upper-class life in England.