The Prodigals and Their Inheritance; vol. 2

"The Prodigals and Their Inheritance; vol. 2" by Mrs. Oliphant is a 19th-century novel centered around familial duty and personal sacrifice in the wake of a father's death. Siblings Winifred, George, and Tom Chester, along with Edward Langton, find themselves entangled in the complications arising from their father’s will, leading to emotional turmoil and strained relationships. Following her father's passing, Winifred is beset by strong emotions and a sense of responsibility toward her brothers. As Winifred attempts to honor what she understands to be her father's desires, she makes a painful decision that causes friction within the family, especially with her brothers, whose motives clash with her own. Struggling with grief, guilt, and new obligations, Winifred finds herself torn between family obligations and her own desires, foreshadowing deepening conflicts as the story progresses.