The Shuttle: A Historical Novel of Family and Society Hardcover – June 23, 2025

Bettina Vanderpoel travels from the United States to England after receiving troubling news about her sister, Rosalie, who is living at Stornham Court. Once part of English society, Rosalie has withdrawn from public life, and her circumstances at the estate have become uncertain.On arriving, Bettina finds a declining household and a complex family situation shaped by social expectations and financial pressures. As she spends time at the estate, she becomes involved in restoring order to both the property and the relationships within it.Set between America and England, The Shuttle presents a detailed account of life across different social environments in the early 20th century. The novel follows the interactions between family members, the structure of the household, and the influence of wealth and status on personal lives.This work by Frances Hodgson Burnett is an example of domestic and social fiction, focusing on family dynamics and the contrasts between cultures during the period. Read more