Because of the Lockwoods Author:Dorothy Whipple The Lockwoods lived in security and luxury at Oakfield, a beautiful, spacious estate. The Hunters lived insecurely and meagerly on shabby Byron Place. Between these two families, so very differently situated, there were strange bonds -- of power and strength in one direction, of humble gratitude and subservience in the other. How this relationsh... more »ip came into being, how it had a very special effect on proud young Thea Hunter, and how Thea eventually broke those bonds and achieved a triumph that was greater than revenge is the dramatic substance of this fine modern story.
Because of the Lockwoods is a penetrating and meaningful story, but it is a tender and engaging story too. For insight is tempered with compassion and honesty with humor. There is a pleasant, warm flavor to this book -- and, of course, there is Thea, as real and lovable a young girl as you have ever known. We believe the whole family will find Because of the Lockwoods immensely enjoyable and worthwhile.« less