Long Live the King

In "Long Live the King," the second novel of Fay Weldon's captivating trilogy, the Dilberne family's fortunes stand renewed as they prepare for the coronation of Edward VII in 1901. Amidst the complexities of family dynamics, young Arthur navigates married life with his Chicago heiress wife, Minnie, while tensions rise over the future of their orphaned niece, Adela. As debates unfold, Adela escapes to join a group of spiritualists, setting the stage for unforeseen encounters that intertwine love, desire, and societal expectations. Weldon masterfully explores these themes with her signature wit and insight, making this a delightful continuation of the story begun in "Habits of the House."