Peter and Jane; Or, The Missing Heir

"Peter and Jane; Or, The Missing Heir" by S. Macnaughtan is a story set in a time of societal expectations and hidden family wounds. It follows Peter Ogilvie and his mother, Mrs. Ogilvie, characters living in a world of wealth where family legacy casts a long shadow. Mrs. Ogilvie, a woman of sharp wit but emotionally distant, carries the weight of past tragedies and the burden of raising the family's remaining heir. Their elegant world is filled with hints of tension, especially around family expectations and the complex relationships within the Ogilvie family, all while highlighting the societal norms that shape their lives and interactions.