Mortomley's Estate: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3) by Mrs. J. H. Riddell
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"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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| Author | Riddell, J. H., Mrs., 1832-1906 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mortomley's Estate: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3) |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Robert Cicconetti, Sue Fleming, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bankruptcy -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39611 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2012 |
| Last Update | May 9, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 336 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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