"Wooden Horse" by Hugh Walpole is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that follows the story of a man named Arnold Fall and his journey of self-discovery. After inheriting a large sum of money, Arnold decides to leave his mundane life behind and embark on a new adventure, which leads him to a small village in the countryside. There, he encounters a cast of colorful characters who challenge his beliefs and help him to see the world in a new light.

One of the most striking aspects of this novel is the way in which Walpole explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the search for meaning in life. Through Arnold's experiences, the reader is forced to confront their own assumptions and biases, making this a truly immersive and engaging read.

Overall, "Wooden Horse" is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that will leave readers pondering the meaning of life and the importance of embracing new experiences. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a compelling and challenging read.

Book Description:
Walpole’s first novel , The Wooden Horse is the story of the Trojans, a family which accepted tranquilly the belief that they were the people for whom the world was created. But when Harry Trojan came home after twenty years in New Zealand, with the democracy learned by working his hands, he was the "wooden horse" who boldly carried into the Trojan walls a whole army of alien ideals, which made of that egotistic family a group of human beings content to be human. Interesting are his struggles against stubborn prejudice; dreamlike the pictures of the old Trojan house, rising from the edge of the gray Cornish cliff like an older cliff, yet surrounded by fragrant rose gardens; but what most distinguishes The Wooden Horse is its passionate adoration of the sea, the cliffs, the weather-worn old Cornish houses, where bearded men tell of haunted moors and the winds of the deep. - Summary by David Wales