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The story focuses on Christopher “Kit” Weir, the son of a strict and socially ambitious judge, Lord Hermiston. Kit falls in love with Rachel Bell, a woman from a lower social class, which leads to a profound conflict with his father. The novel explores themes of honor, justice, and personal freedom against the backdrop of Scottish legal society. Although left incomplete due to Stevenson’s untimely death, “Weir of Hermiston” is regarded as one of his most sophisticated works, offering deep character studies and a compelling narrative that captures the tensions of its era.