The Sulking House

Betrayal, adultery, arrogance, rape, and seduction shatter lives of contentment in a quiet corner of Middle England. Businessman Hugh Steadman's rekindled affair sets in motion a chain of events that threaten his marriage and lead to his eventual downfall.

Florence, Hugh’s intellectual wife, is engrossed in her research on 18th-century consuls and courtiers. Meanwhile, their son Alexander, a social worker, despairs over his gay partner, Gary, who is entangled in a life of crime. Hugh’s actions become an unstoppable force for change within the Steadman family.

Set against the backdrop of a country house, a public garden, and a Midsummer Madness party, The Sulking House explores themes of temptation, human frailty, and failure. The novel also points towards resilience, resolve, and the nature of forgiveness.

Product Details:

• Author: Lance Hattatt
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Publication Date: September 11, 2026
• Language: English
• Page Count: 212 pages
• Dimensions: 15.6 x 1.22 x 23.39 cm
• Weight: 304 g
• ISBN-10: 1037120345
• ISBN-13: 978-1037120343
• Binding: Paperback

This contemporary fiction novel delves into complex relationships and moral dilemmas, offering a compelling narrative for readers interested in the darker aspects of human nature and the path to redemption.