Mammon's Daughter

Set in the 1930s, this story follows Lord Holtby, a self-made Yorkshire woollen manufacturer, as he acquires a large Highland estate with plans to modernize and industrialize the area. His efforts to replace longstanding staff and end traditional crofting rights spark resistance from local inhabitants who wish to preserve their way of life. The narrative explores the tensions between progress and tradition, leading to personal and communal upheaval.