The Pain Of Privilege A Poor Man at the Gate Series Book 4 edition by Andrew Wareham Literature Fiction eBooks
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The Pain Of Privilege
Tom and Lady Verity intend to place their dynasty in a position of economic, social and political leadership in England. Captain Matthew Star returns to England and makes a love match with their daughter, Charlotte, much to her mother’s displeasure. There is social unrest in the country and riots become commonplace. The problem of unemployment in and around Tom’s estate is solved by encouraging a shipload of local families to emigrate to America. Henry Star continues to prosper in New Orleans, operating mostly on the fringes of legality. Tom’s life seems idyllic until tragedy strikes... Books best read in series order.About the series
The highly acclaimed A Poor Man at the Gate series follows the fortunes of young Englishman Tom Andrews, a petty smuggler turned ‘pirate’ and his friend Joseph Star, a part-Carib freed slave. After making a small but illicitly gained fortune aboard a privateering ship in the Caribbean and later in New York at the time of the Revolutionary War, they are betrayed and forced to flee to England.
They settle in industrial Lancashire at the beginning of the first great industrial boom; as unscrupulous businessmen they quickly become very rich. Wealth allows Tom to buy a landed estate where he hopes to be accepted by the local aristocratic families. This expansive and meticulously-researched historical saga tells of Tom and Joseph’s triumphs and disasters as they aspire to create powerful dynasties to rival any in England.
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Lady Verity dies, Tom's grief is heartbreaking. Tom's and Joseph's children are grown, marrying, having their own children and becoming successful (or nefarious) in their own right. Both mens' businesses continue to prosper due to their excellent decision making in everything from knowing when to reduce, increase or shift the focus of production. They are increasingly canny in their decisions regarding the treatment of their workers, understanding that well paid workers, treated fairly are loyal, productive workers. This is certainly something our present-day captains of industry would do well to learn. In short, The Pain of Privilege is a continuation of the story of a man, husband, father, businessman, friend and neighbor during several significant turning points in Tom's personal history as well as the history of England and her rising empire.As I've noted before, this book like those before it, is rife with the social, political and economic history of early 19th century England. These details are woven into the day-to-day activities of Tom, Joseph Star and their children and neighbors. While fascinating, all that detail can be a bit tedious at times, but the book wouldn't be the rich story that it is without them. So, relearning a bit of 18th century history is worth the effort especially as the reasons for the collapse of the British Empire become vividly clear.
As a former teacher and an avid reader this book is treasure of historical detail, but as a romantic I also find it to be the compelling story of an interesting man and his relationships. For me, it is the perfect storm of reading: beautiful writing, meaty, interesting setting and details combined with compelling characters. It may not be everyone's cuppa,' but it's certainly mine.
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The Pain Of Privilege A Poor Man at the Gate Series Book 4 edition by Andrew Wareham Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
I have learnt so much from reading this series..It makes for fascinating reading. It is an enjoyable journey through history, when I have finished reading one book, I can't wait to order the next in the series...well done! Andrew Wareham.
Enjoyable say reading. Have learned much about the sources of modern customs. Even why military retired get half pay
I find this series both interesting and entertaining . I think is is reasonably researched and offers insight about the times. I have become a Wareham fan. A good read, recommended.
I've loved this series. Believable characters, and detailed examples of lives of the times not only enrich our understanding of the British class system. Wareham also offers us a view of life in America at the beginning of the industrial revolution. I found it informative and entertaining.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. History so interesting, different from American but yet similar. Love the way the author has researched the events of the time and wish I had a glossary for some of the references.
I am reading the whole series. I really relate to all the characters - all my own flaws are there, just scattered among the different folks in the books! Almost Ayn-Randish in their pursuit of the good life for themselves and their families and people who work for them. Plus, punishment is doled out appropriately to those who betray the ethos.
If you like English history, or history in general, you may well enjoy this series. It is a very detailed social, political and economic fictional history of England, and to a degree, the U.S., India and the West Indies, from the time of the American Revolution to the reign of George IV (so far; more novels in the series are to follow.) It depicts the rise of the Industrial Revolution, the impact of Enclosure, and the changes all of that that wrought in the social and political structure of England as it passed through the Napoleonic wars into its age of Empire. The author writes in the language of the day, to a large extent, much as Patrick O'Brian did in his Aubrey-Maturin novels, set largely in the middle of the same time period. He follows the story of two men, basically, and their rise from privateers/pirates to Peers of the Realm. The novels have a somewhat Dickensian feel to them, which is a good thing, but it is the Dickens of "Hard Times" and "Barnaby Rudge", not "A Tale of Two Cities" or "The Pickwick Papers." I found myself compelled to buy all of the novels after getting hooked on the first one, and they occupied my reading time for the better part of two weeks. It is VERY important to read them in order, as they build on each other, and you need to get used to the sudden shifts between characters and locales, though once you do, you may find that refreshing and appropriate, as I did. While is very good at upping the price on books once its computers know you are hooked, I don't really care. I will keep buying this series as long as Mr. Wareham keeps writing it. He really does his homework, and his attention to detail and accuracy are evident. Don't expect a really fast pace, and don't buy these books if you find historical detail boring. But if you have a reasonable background in history, or are interested in learning more, they are a veritable treasure trove. My highest recommendation for the literate and educated reader.
Lady Verity dies, Tom's grief is heartbreaking. Tom's and Joseph's children are grown, marrying, having their own children and becoming successful (or nefarious) in their own right. Both mens' businesses continue to prosper due to their excellent decision making in everything from knowing when to reduce, increase or shift the focus of production. They are increasingly canny in their decisions regarding the treatment of their workers, understanding that well paid workers, treated fairly are loyal, productive workers. This is certainly something our present-day captains of industry would do well to learn. In short, The Pain of Privilege is a continuation of the story of a man, husband, father, businessman, friend and neighbor during several significant turning points in Tom's personal history as well as the history of England and her rising empire.
As I've noted before, this book like those before it, is rife with the social, political and economic history of early 19th century England. These details are woven into the day-to-day activities of Tom, Joseph Star and their children and neighbors. While fascinating, all that detail can be a bit tedious at times, but the book wouldn't be the rich story that it is without them. So, relearning a bit of 18th century history is worth the effort especially as the reasons for the collapse of the British Empire become vividly clear.
As a former teacher and an avid reader this book is treasure of historical detail, but as a romantic I also find it to be the compelling story of an interesting man and his relationships. For me, it is the perfect storm of reading beautiful writing, meaty, interesting setting and details combined with compelling characters. It may not be everyone's cuppa,' but it's certainly mine.
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