Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

A sweeping historical novel, A House Is Built chronicles the fortunes of the Hyde family as they establish themselves in early colonial Sydney. This saga details the patriarch’s ambitious rise from humble beginnings to a prominent shipping magnate, illustrating the challenges and triumphs of forging a new life in a burgeoning nation. The narrative captures the intricate social dynamics and personal sacrifices inherent in building a legacy, presenting a vivid portrait of ambition, resilience, and the enduring human spirit against a backdrop of historical change. It offers a compelling look at the foundations of a society, revealing the personal stories intertwined with the grander narrative of a nation's birth.