Mr. Scarborough's Family by Anthony Trollope, Fiction, Literary

The narrative revolves around Mr. Scarborough, a wealthy yet largely unknown figure who faces turmoil when he declares his eldest son illegitimate. After inheriting a fortune from his family's pottery business, he returns to Tretton Park with his two sons following the death of his English wife. While he enjoys a life of luxury and self-indulgence, he is deeply concerned about his children's happiness and seeks to create wealth for his second son, despite his disdain for the entailed estate that restricts his financial freedom.