The Pennycomequicks, Volume 2 (of 3)

"The Pennycomequicks, Volume 2" by S. Baring-Gould is a 19th-century novel following the Cusworth family, especially Salome, as they face family changes and surprises after Jeremiah Pennycomequick's death. The story looks at love, duty, and complicated relationships in a social context. Salome worries about her mother's health and their money issues after Jeremiah’s will reveals unexpected information. The story shows Salome’s concern for her mother, problems with their home, and a mysterious stranger appearing in their garden. As Philip Pennycomequick, Jeremiah's nephew, gets involved with the Cusworths, conversations and arguments happen about loyalty, inheritance, and the new responsibilities that come with Jeremiah's passing; these interactions suggest there are developing romantic feelings between Salome and Philip as they both deal with their emotions amid the pressures around them.