The Pain Of Privilege

Book Four: A Poor Man at the Gate Series - Tom and Lady Verity have set out their plans for the family and intend to place their dynasty in a position of economic, social and political leadership in England. Captain Matthew Star returns to England and makes a love match with their daughter, Charlotte, much to her mother’s displeasure. With thousands of ex-military men now unemployed, riots and machine-breaking become a commonplace in the industrial areas, while rick-burning, poaching and disorder occur in almost every part of the countryside. The problem of unemployment in and around Tom’s estate is solved by encouraging a shipload of local families to emigrate to America. Henry Star continues to prosper in New Orleans, operating mostly on the fringes of legality and becomes engaged in some shady dealings with the equally shady, Colonel Miller. Tom’s life falls apart after tragedy strikes at the heart of his family.