Beautiful and engaging writing

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For decades the Barclays have taken young black boys into their home as an act of charity. Stillwell was one of these boys 20 years ago. He continues to work for the Barclay's and also helps train the new boys who arrive. Unfortunately the Barclays' prestige and fortune are waning. They have fallen on hard times and trying to maintain the house and businesses.

The writing is deceptively simple. It is not overwrought with details, but I was immersed in the atmosphere and time of the book. The author did a wonderful job creating a setting without smothering me with too many words.

Stillwell is a character you immediately care for. I want to more about him, about his life and who he his. There's almost a mystery about him.