Cynthia Wakeham's Money
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In Anna Katharine Green's captivating novel, a young lawyer named John finds himself thrust into a perplexing situation. He is summoned to the home of a dying woman, Mrs. Cynthia Wakeham, to prepare her final will and testament. As he delves into the details of her affairs, seeking out her rightful heirs, he crosses paths with a beautiful woman named Margaret, marked by a mysterious scar on her face. Margaret's enigmatic presence adds to the intrigue surrounding Mrs. Wakeham's fortune. The lawyer's search for the heirs takes him down an unexpected path, unveiling hidden truths and revealing the secrets of Mrs. Wakeham's past. The novel unfolds as the lawyer navigates a maze of legal complexities, social entanglements, and the allure of a captivating woman with a hidden history. As he uncovers the truth, the lawyer discovers that the true inheritance of Mrs. Wakeham may not be material wealth, but the revelation of hidden desires and the consequences of past actions.Book Details
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Anna Katharine Green
United States
Anna Katharine Green was an American poet and novelist. She was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America and distinguished herself by writing well plotted, legally accurate stories. Gr...
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