Miser Farebrother: A Novel (vol. 2 of 3)

"Miser Farebrother: A Novel (vol. 2 of 3)" by B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon is a tale from the late 1800s that tangles together the lives of characters like Phoebe Farebrother and Jeremiah Pamflett. It hints at a story of affection, dreams, and the tricky web of family and society from that time. The book opens with a lively birthday tea for Phoebe, as cheerful chatter hides secrets; we start to see Jeremiah Pamflett's big plans, especially how he wants to climb the social ladder in Miser Farebrother's house. Jeremiah's character comes into view – a schemer who is angling for Phoebe's attention and a more powerful place in the Farebrother family. The book's early pages expose difficult relationships, growing conflicts, and the push-and-pull inside a single household, pointing towards bigger changes ahead for matters of the heart and matters of ambition.