Name: Mr. Wycherly's Wards
Price: 355.00 ZAR
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Author: L. Allen Harker
ISBN: 9789371467773

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Double 9 Books

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L. Allen Harker

Year

2025

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Paperback

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21.60 x 14.00 x 2.50 cm

ISBN13

9789371467773

Mr. Wycherly's Wards

L. Allen Harker (Author) · Double 9 Books · Paperback

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Synopsis "Mr. Wycherly's Wards"

Mr. Wycherly's wards opens with a sudden relocation prompted by grief and duty, as a reserved guardian moves to Oxford to care for two young boys left in his charge after the death of a relative. The old house they inhabit is full of quirks, echoing the unusual and often humorous domestic arrangements that develop in the absence of competent help. The early part of the novel delves into the awkward yet sincere efforts to create a home, where miscommunication, resourcefulness, and a willingness to adapt drive the new household dynamic. The children, marked by spirited energy and a playful view of their situation, contrast with the guardian's quiet resolve, offering warmth and movement to the new arrangement. Their interactions slowly shift from formal to familial, capturing the tensions and joys of forming emotional bonds in the wake of loss. Through its gentle humor and domestic detail, the story frames care and growth not as duties but as transformative relationships built through persistence, patience, and affection.