The Wizard's Son, Vol. 2 (of 3)

"The Wizard's Son, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by Mrs. Oliphant, is a story about Lord Walter Methven, also known as Lord Erradeen, in Scotland, as he faces problems and the tangled history of his family. As the novel begins, Walter is on a small boat with Oona Forrester, and he feels both calm and worried as they get away from their demanding lives. Oona feels safe, but Walter is dealing with the emotional load of what people expect from him because of his title. Their talk shows that they care for each other, but their connection is tested by their personal troubles. When they go back to Oona's home, Walter's problems come up as they talk about what he should do and what's right, especially when it comes to how he treats the people who live on his land.