Beautiful Things (Second Sons, #1)

by Emily Rath

Alcott was doubling its pork production because of James’ investments. The south barley fields were yielding better crops. The mine was producing again. Leases were up, taxes were being collected with consistency. But all his hard work was for naught. He was nothing but the second son. He lived at the whims of his ridiculous brother and scheming mother.

Exactly! Go leave them to their own disgusting ways and work towards bettering your own vicount business