| Author |
Riddell, J. H., Mrs., 1832-1906 |
| Title |
Mortomley's Estate: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Robert Cicconetti, Sue Fleming, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Mortomley's Estate: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3)" by Mrs. J. H. Riddell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces Mr. Asherill, a well-known public accountant in London, whose life is entwined with the theme of bankruptcy and the struggles of those who fall victim to a ruthless financial system. The narrative brings forth the character of Archibald Mortomley, whose family history and present troubles create a tapestry of personal and social dilemmas. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of city life and the emerging class of wealthy, yet morally ambiguous, businessmen. It begins with a focus on Mr. Asherill's character and his long tenure in the City, exploring his past, fortunes, and the scandalous pressure surrounding bankruptcy - particularly that of Mortomley. Asherill's disdain for the foreign business dealings he encounters highlights the prevailing attitudes of the time. The chapter lays the groundwork for a story that promises complex interpersonal relationships and the moral questions surrounding wealth and integrity, as the financial fates of the characters become entwined amidst a backdrop of societal expectations and personal failures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Bankruptcy -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
39611 |
| Release Date |
May 4, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 9, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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