Jeremy

Set in Polchester, the story contrasts the modern occupants of a once-grand stone house with its old-fashioned past. The current residents enjoy contemporary amenities like a gramophone and a motor garage, oblivious to the house's history. Meanwhile, the Coles, who previously lived there, embodied a more traditional lifestyle, highlighting the shift in societal values and domestic life over the decades. The narrative reflects on the passage of time and the evolving nature of home and family.