Orley Farm

When the elderly magnate Sir Joseph Mason died, he left behind a young widow and infant son. A codicil to his will left his town estate, Orley Farm, to the infant. The eldest son from a previous marriage contested this. The codicil was proved, and Orley Farm became Lady Mason's home.Years later, the aggrieved solicitor discovers evidence suggesting the codicil may have been forged, setting in motion the main plot. Trollope's chief gifts reach maturity with Orley Farm-deeply engaged in the great themes of sin and forgiveness, greed and avarice, truth and justice.Perfect for readers who love intricate Victorian family sagas with legal twists and moral complexity.