The Splendid Fairing
1919
The Splendid Fairing, published in 1919, is a novel that follows Simon and Sarah Thornthwaite, an elderly couple grappling with the burdens of their troubled lives and the impending loss of their farm, Sandholes. As they journey to the market town of Witham, they reflect on their past misfortunes and the emotional toll of their shared history, particularly concerning their absent son, Geordie. The narrative explores themes of hardship, aging, and nostalgia, capturing the couple's weariness and the inevitability of change in their lives.
