Sevenoaks : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164200352 : 1164200356 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""Sevenoaks: A Story of Today"" is a novel written by Josiah Gilbert Holland and published in 1917. The story revolves around the wealthy and powerful Sevenoaks family, who live in a luxurious mansion in a small town in New England. The patriarch of the family, John Sevenoaks, is a successful businessman and politician, and his wife, Mary, is a socialite who is obsessed with maintaining the family's reputation and status.The novel explores the dynamics of the Sevenoaks family and their relationships with each other and the people in their community. It also delves into themes of greed, ambition, and the corrupting influence of power.As the story progresses, the Sevenoaks family is faced with various challenges and scandals, including a financial crisis and a scandalous affair involving one of their own. The novel ultimately explores the consequences of their actions and the impact they have on their community