Money Magic: A Novel by Hamlin Garland
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"Money Magic" by Hamlin Garland is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of Sibley Junction, a small town in Colorado, where the primary focus revolves around Bertha, the daughter of the local hotel owner, and her interactions with Marshall Haney, a rugged gambler who, after facing his dark past, proposes a life of stability and wealth to her. The novel explores themes of
love, ambition, and the moral complexities of wealth. At the start of the book, we encounter Sibley Junction and the Golden Eagle Hotel, where Bertha serves as the day clerk. The narrative introduces Bertha's challenging life, which is filled with responsibilities as she assists her mother while managing hotel affairs. The arrival of Captain Haney, a handsome and enigmatic gambler, ignites a transformative journey for Bertha, as his interest in her becomes increasingly evident. As the plot unfolds, we see Haney's intentions to change his ways for her sake, highlighting a budding romance intertwined with Bertha's desire for independence and the consequences of wealth. The opening sets the stage for a compelling exploration of their evolving relationship and the choices that will define their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 07032322 |
| Title | Money Magic: A Novel |
| Credits |
Produced by David Yingling, Bethanne M. Simms, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Colorado -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30318 |
| Release Date | Oct 23, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 534 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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