The Friends of Meager Fortune

The story explores the contrasting personalities of brothers Will and Owen Jameson, raised in a prominent lumber family in Miramichi. Will, the rugged and headstrong elder, embodies strength, while Owen, the sensitive and literary younger brother, faces the weight of a local prophecy. This prophecy foretells that Will will achieve power and respect, but Owen's potential greatness may ultimately threaten their family's legacy. Their mother's attempts to dismiss the prophecy only deepen its ominous presence in their lives, shaping their destinies.