The Root of All Evil (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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In a quiet English village, ambition collides with inheritance and quiet schemes.

Two sisters, Jeckie and Rushie Famish, work hard on a run-down farm while distant wealth reshapes their world. When a relative’s will unlocks new power and money, the sisters’ lives—and the village’s delicate balance—begin to tilt toward unseen agendas. This edition follows the early drama as loyalties are tested, fortunes shift, and the true value of family is weighed against opportunity.

Set against the backdrop of Applecroft and Savilestowe, the story blends rural life with sly maneuvers, where a single document can redefine futures and loyalties. The atmosphere is intimate, with sharp character contrast and a slow-burning tension that hints at deeper motives beneath everyday routines.

• Introduces Jeckie and Rushie, their different temperaments, and their roles on a struggling farm.
• Centers on a will that redefines wealth and control among villagers and kin.
• Mixes domestic life with subtle intrigue, as ambitions quietly steer events.
• Offers a clear sense of place in a rural English setting, with themes of inheritance and social maneuvering.

Ideal for fans of classed rural drama and character-driven plots where plans and passions shape a community.

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