Set in 1752, *Black Moth* follows the romantic entanglements of Devil, the Duke of Andover, and Jack, the Earl of Wyncham, both vying for the affectio...
In het hart van Londen, bevindt zich de Marshalsea, een gevangenis voor schuldenaren. De familie Dorrit, geleid door de eerbiedwaardige, maar naïeve W...
This book is a satirical guide on how to manage one's finances, specifically how to avoid paying debts and satisfying creditors. It is written from th...
In a quaint old curiosity shop, a myriad of peculiar characters intertwine in the tale of Nelly, a young orphan whose life is marked by adversity. As...
Sir Nigel follows the journey of Nigel Loring, a young man burdened by the decline of his family's fortunes. Thrust into a world of war and intrigue,...
In Theodor Fontane's "Unterm Birnbaum", Abel Hradscheck, a debt-ridden village innkeeper, finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and suspicion. Wh...
Elizabeth North, a young woman on the cusp of marriage, finds herself swept away by the allure of a lavish lifestyle. Her friend, Evelyn, encourages...
Grant Thornton is a fifteen-year-old farm boy whose father has recently passed away, leaving his family in abject poverty. Grant is determined to help...
Set in the opulent yet unforgiving Parisian society of the early 19th century, *Father Goriot* explores the complex dynamics of love, family, and soci...
Blackthorn Farm is a novel by Arthur Applin that tells the story of a young man who is struggling to keep his family's farm afloat. The man's father h...
Faced with inherited debts, an estate to maintain, and no money to pay for either, brothers John and Robert Allard have a difficult decision to make....
La novela sigue a Don Beltrán de Urdaneta, un noble aragonés, en su búsqueda de dinero para saldar sus deudas durante la Primera Guerra Carlista. La h...
Clouds is a comedic play by Aristophanes that satirizes the philosopher Socrates and the newfangled ideas of his followers. The play follows the story...
Rupert Tremorne, a man who has tasted both fortune and misfortune, finds himself stranded in Nagasaki, burdened by debt and a bleak future. His only h...
This book explores the lives of three women, each navigating different aspects of their marriages and financial situations. Callie and her husband str...
In the aftermath of the Civil War, Robert Pagebrook, a New Yorker, travels to Virginia to reconnect with his family. Seeking to mend broken ties and r...
''Love and a Bottle'' is a Restoration comedy by George Farquhar, set in London. The play revolves around the comedic escapades of Roebuck, a spirited...
In this witty and entertaining tale, Freddie Threepwood and his uncle find themselves in a predicament. Freddie seeks funds to start a bookmaking busi...
Fortune Hunter is an entertaining and satirical novel that follows the lives of several wealthy and fashionable New Yorkers. The story revolves around...
In "Money-Spinner", a man named Harold Boycott finds himself in a precarious situation when his younger brother incurs a significant gambling debt. To...
The play, 'Gamester', by Susanna Centlivre, centers on the reckless gambling habits of young Valere. His love for Angelica and his pursuit of wealth t...
César Birotteau is a deeply affecting story of a Parisian perfumer who rises from humble beginnings to achieve considerable success in the years follo...
Set in rural County Roscommon, Ireland, *Kellys and the O'Kellys* is a tale of intertwined families, tangled relationships, and social complexities. T...
Fräulein Else is a psychological novel that explores the complex moral and social pressures faced by a young woman in 19th-century Vienna. Else, the d...
