Fortune Hunter: A Novel of New York Society
'Fortune Hunter: A Novel of New York Society' Summary
Fortune Hunter is a delightful and entertaining novel that follows the lives of several wealthy and fashionable New Yorkers. The story revolves around the two fortune hunters, Brainard and Ellery, and their attempts to marry rich wives. They set their sights on the Clinton sisters, Rachel and Ester. Rachel is a strong and independent woman who is disgusted by the fortune hunters and renounces her claim to her father's fortune. Ester, on the other hand, is more interested in playing the game of love and marriage. The novel also follows the story of Arria Walton, a penniless orphan who is in love with Dr. Edgar Chadwick. Fortune Hunter offers a witty and insightful commentary on the themes of money, love, and marriage in 19th-century New York. It is a well-written and entertaining novel that will appeal to readers of all ages.Book Details
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Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie
France
Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie was a French-born American author, playwright, public reader, actress, and preservationist. Her best known work was the play Fashion, published in 1845. Following her critical...
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