The main plot deals with the middle son, 16-year-old Richard, and his coming of age.

Such is the lot of a middle son, whose honor may be cast aside at need.

My middle son was a champion of cricket and other sports.

Matthew, their middle son, just turned 8, and Janet tells me that he wanted a party, even if it had to be small.

My middle son, at 26, is still living at home - very common here.

He turned out to be the middle son of three, named Tomasso.

The middle sons in each family have seemingly been less driven.

Being the middle son he was in a difficult position.

Her middle son in military uniform, smiling and holding a baby.

The father looked at his middle son, his favorite for so many years.