The Heir Presumptive and the Heir Apparent

"The Heir Presumptive and the Heir Apparent" by Mrs. Oliphant is a book set in Victorian times that focuses on Lord Frogmore and his brother, John Parke, who is in line to inherit the family title. When John wants to marry Letitia Ravelstone, a woman not from a wealthy family, it causes a stir. The story looks at how social class and family expectations play a big role in their lives. At first, Frogmore is more entertained than worried by John's choice, but the book shows how John and Letitia face challenges as they try to balance their own desires with what their family and society expect of them, highlighting the often funny and difficult situations that arise when dealing with social rules and family ties.