This book was originally published as "Traditional Family Values 5."
"Beneath the Firm Hand" by Paula Mann delves into the intricate dynamics of the Smart family, where tradition and spanking intertwine to form the bedrock of their values. Sidney Smart, a devoted father and husband, leads his household with firm yet loving guidance, firmly rooted in the belief that familial bonds are sacred.
In this compelling narrative, readers are invited into the intimate world of the Smart family, where adherence to established roles and rules is paramount. Sidney presides over their four daughters, Sophie, Sally, Susan, and Sonja, and his wife Sarah, instilling in them the importance of respect, obedience, accountability, and spanking when the rules are broken.
But it's not just love and laughter that fill the Smart household. Sunday gatherings after church take on a solemn tone as Sidney reads from the family's "naughty books," a testament to their commitment to upholding standards of conduct. For the Smarts, spanking and discipline are not merely formalities; they are the cornerstones of their unity.
As Sophie's engagement to Owen Jones brings new alliances into the fold, the intricate web of relationships expands, revealing both the strength and fragility of familial bonds. With the Jones family adding their own dynamic to the mix, tensions simmer and secrets unravel, testing the very fabric of the Smart family's convictions.
"Beneath the Firm Hand" offers a poignant exploration of tradition, authority, and the enduring power of love within the framework of one family's journey. Paula Mann's masterful storytelling weaves a tapestry of emotion and insight, leaving readers captivated until the final page.
The main characters in the series are as follows: Sidney Smart 46, Sarah Smart 42, and their children Sophie 22, Sally 20, Susan, and Sonja 18. Sophie Smart will be engaged to Owen Jones, who is 24. His mother and father, Gwen and Rhys Jones, live in Swansea with his two sisters, Elin, 18, and Erin, 19.
This series is more explicit than other books by Paula Mann and includes spanking, lesbian orgasms, and anal intercourse. If that is not your thing, read no further.
