What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mother leading plot in a European novel (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "novel". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ADAM (synonym="Mother") + BED (abbreviation="plot") + E (abbreviation="European") = ADAM BEDE; definition: "novel" The answer is ADAM BEDE.

Mother leading plot in a European novel (4,4)

Times Cryptic #29017 | 29 Across | 2024-09-09 flower

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