Miser Farebrother: A Novel (vol. 3 of 3)

** "Miser Farebrother: A Novel" by B. L. Farjeon is a story set in the late 1800s about a man named Jeremiah Pamflett, whose life is full of lies, gambling problems, and family drama. Themes of deep despair, disloyalty, and right versus wrong are explored as Jeremiah deals with hard times caused by bad decisions and arguments with his bosses and family. The story kicks off with Jeremiah facing big gambling losses, made worse when Captain Ablewhite pushes him to take even bigger risks and shows how mentally unstable he is, hinting at bad things to come. Throughout the story we witness the main characters struggle to get away from the trouble he made, his relationship with his very controlling mother, and the important part Miser Farebrother plays in everything Jeremiah does. This sets the scene for a suspenseful story with tough moral choices. **