The House at Sunset

The House at Sunset by Norah Lofts is the final novel in her sweeping House trilogy, completing the epic chronicle of the house at Old Vine and the lives entwined with its walls. Spanning from the 18th century into the early 20th century, the novel follows a succession of owners and residents—each with their own hopes, secrets, and tragedies—as England moves through the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, and into modernity. Lofts masterfully interlaces personal dramas with the broader historical shifts of the time, showing how the house bears silent witness to joy, sorrow, and the passing of eras. With vivid characters and poignant insights, The House at Sunset brings the trilogy to a powerful and satisfying close, reflecting on time, legacy, and the human desire to belong.