Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake

In Bristol, England, young Benjamin Blake is torn from his commoner grandfather Amos Kidder and placed under the control of his vengeful uncle, Sir Arthur Blake. Arthur wields life-and-death power over the boy in a bid to secure the Blake inheritance. Ben begins his long struggle to prove himself worthy and reclaim his birthright.

Ben flees to Amos Kidder to escape Arthur's oppression, but he refuses to drag the old man into a life on the run. He resolves to endure hardship at Breetholm and one day prove himself a true Blake. The vow to reclaim his birthright fuels his every choice.

Ben falls in love with Isabel, Arthur's haughty daughter, complicating the feud between uncle and nephew. Arthur discovers the romance and retaliates with brutal violence, thrashing and flogging Ben. The assault underscores the stakes of Ben's bid for legitimacy.

Ben escapes police attention after assaulting Arthur, risking prison for the unlawful break-in. In the fallout, his grandfather Amos Kidder is imprisoned for helping him escape. The case tightens Arthur's grip and pushes Ben toward a desperate course.

With danger closing in, Ben secretly boards a ship bound for the South Seas to seek fortune and a rightful claim. He is forced to work as a crewman, beginning a long voyage away from home. The voyage marks the start of a new life and a test of his vow.

Ben joins shipmate Caleb Green and they jump ship on a Polynesian island to pursue freedom and opportunity. He earns the locals' trust and begins laying the foundations for a fortune amid pearls. He also meets Eve, a native girl who becomes a new love.

On the island, Ben earns the trust of the islanders and discovers a fortune in pearls. He forges a deepening bond with Eve, a native girl he calls his love. The idyll also tests his resolve to return home and regain his rightful status.

A Dutch ship appears, offering a path to fulfill their ambitions and return to Europe. Caleb senses that the island life and pearls may be temporary, but Ben remains steadfast in his vow. The decision to pursue wealth versus home continues to shape their choices.

With the treasure secured, Ben returns to England under an assumed name to prove his birthright and challenge the status quo. He seeks Bartholomew Pratt, a powerful ally who can influence the outcome of the Breetholm claim. The mission places him back in the heart of his old threat and past lover Isabel.

Ben travels to Breetholm to confront Isabel, but she betrays him, and he is condemned by a jury for offenses tied to his past. The verdict seems certain until Pratt steps in with crucial evidence. The trial shifts on the discovery of a hidden truth about his parents' marriage.

Bartholomew Pratt demonstrates that Ben's parents were legally married aboard a ship to India, making Sir Benjamin Blake the rightful baronet. The revelation invalidates the earlier charges and frees Ben from punishment. Ben confronts Isabel and vindicates his claim.

With his legitimacy secured, Ben emancipates the bonded tenants of Breetholm and divides the estate among them. He deeds the manor house to his grandfather and returns ownership to the rightful line. The community gains justice and a rightful leader takes control.

Having secured his birthright, Ben chooses to return to the island where he found love and fortune. He sails back to live with Eve, ending his pursuit of revenge and politics. The story closes with him embracing a life of peace on the island.