Verner's Pride

"Verner's Pride" by Mrs. Henry Wood is a 19th-century novel centered on the Verner family, where inheritance disputes, complicated family relationships, and societal pressures create a dramatic story. It follows the Verner family, including the elderly Mr. Verner, his nephew Lionel, and the sorrowful maid Rachel Frost. The story begins at the Verner's Pride estate, revealing Mr. Verner's decision to leave the estate to his younger son, Stephen, while Lionel is away in India. The lives of those at Verner's Pride dramatically change when Rachel's struggles lead to her drowning in a nearby pond, setting off a chain of events filled with mystery and grief that deeply affects everyone.