To Let

032 - 8 The Dark Tune


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‘The Forsyte Saga’ unfolds the intricate tale of a wealthy London family from the 1880s to the 1920s. In To Let, the final book of this epic saga, we find ourselves in the year 1920—two decades have passed since Irene married Young Jolyon and welcomed their son, John, while Soames wed Annette, giving rise to their daughter, Fleur. The branches of this family have grown apart, with John and Fleur unaware of each others existence. With all the old Forsytes gone except for Timothy, Val and Holly return from South Africa where Val has been training racehorses. June has opened a gallery near Cork Street, setting the stage for an unexpected reunion. Soames arranges a meeting with Fleur at June’s gallery, and there, amidst art and pastries, a spark ignites between Fleur and Jon despite their parents oblivion. As they depart, Fleur accidentally drops her handkerchief, hinting at a connection that could change everything… (Summary by Andy Minter)
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To LetBy John Galsworthy