Precious Bane

Set in rural Shropshire after the Napoleonic Wars, Precious Bane follows Prue Sarn, who struggles with her self-worth due to her harelip. Only the weaver Kester Woodseaves sees her true beauty, yet she doubts her worthiness of his affection. Meanwhile, her ambitious brother Gideon seeks wealth at any cost, creating turmoil that ends in tragedy and vengeance involving his love, Jancis, and the sinister Beguildy. As Prue faces wrongful accusations and mob violence, Kester emerges as her protector, offering her a chance at the happiness she never thought she could attain.