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In *Thrumpton Hall*, Miranda Seymour chronicles her childhood in the historic Nottinghamshire estate that her father, George Seymour, eventually purchased. The book weaves biography with family memoir, revealing how George’s eccentricities and priorities, including his love for the house over his wife, influenced Miranda’s upbringing. As George aged and adopted new fashions and companionships, the family’s dynamics shifted, leading to moments of humor and heartbreak. Through personal recollections, the work offers an intimate look at the British social life of the mid‑20th century and the effects of a father’s decisions on his child.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Miranda Seymour
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