The Strike - The Big House Author:George Buchanan The Big House is a new historical fiction series set in a small Victorian town and based around the staff and the family of the manor house. Each story explores a different aspect of Victorian life in a fun and informative way providing accurate historical information. In A FIRE IN THE VILLAGE, two of the maids from the Big House are sent to sta... more »y with one of the villagers whilst repairs are being made to Dalcombe Manor. In THE STRIKE, men from one of the factories go on strike. But their Master. Mr Jack from the Big House, is determined to bring them to their knees.« less