"The End of the Allard House" by Sheila Kay-Smith is a fascinating family saga that tells the story of the fall of the ancient and influential Allard family in southern England at the end of the 19th century. References to the greatness of the past, internal contradictions, divisions and internal struggles of the characters make this novel fascinating. Sheila Kay-Smith perfectly describes the atmosphere of the era, reproducing vivid images of the characters and their psychological motivations. The reader, under the guidance of the author, feels every event, sympathizes with the characters and empathizes with their experiences. "The End of the Allard Family" is an exciting story with an admixture of melodrama and psychological drama that will leave an unforgettable impression on the reader's heart.