The Broad Highway

"The Broad Highway" by Jeffery Farnol is a story set in the early 1900s, and it follows Peter Vibart, a young man who leaves behind his comfortable life after receiving a small inheritance and an unusual challenge in his uncle's will. Peter chooses to walk through the English countryside, wanting to find adventure and maybe even love. The story begins with the reading of the will, where Peter learns he only got ten guineas and must marry Lady Sophia Sefton to get a large inheritance. The scene is funny, with characters like Sir Richard. Peter wants to travel and experience life, so he starts his journey, dealing with money problems but excited about what's to come on the road.