In Her Own Right

"In Her Own Right" by John Reed Scott is a story of a young man named Geoffrey Croyden, whose life takes a sharp turn when a big financial company goes bankrupt, leaving him with almost nothing. Tired of the shallow and competitive world he once knew, Croyden decides to escape to his family's old estate, Clarendon. Leaving behind the fancy parties and social games, he hopes to find peace. As he arrives at his new home, the story suggests big changes on the horizon, like meeting new people and forming relationships with the locals, especially a captivating woman named Elaine Cavendish, hinting that Croyden's journey could lead to self- discovery but also face further complexity in his life in a new setting.