The Amazing Inheritance by Frances R. Sterrett
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"The Amazing Inheritance" by Frances R. Sterrett is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Tessie Gilfooly, a humble salesgirl at a department store who suddenly discovers she is the heir to a kingdom in the Sunshine Islands after the death of her long-lost uncle. The narrative explores themes of transformation, identity, and the contrast between social classes, as Tessie grapples with her new royal status while
still feeling tied to her old life. At the start of the novel, we meet Tessie, who, frustrated by her mundane job, learns from a handsome stranger that she has inherited a throne. The unexpected news leaves her in disbelief, oscillating between her real-world struggles and the fantastical idea of being a queen. The opening chapters detail her interactions with various characters, including her strict boss, her supportive grandmother, and a potential love interest, Mr. Bill Kingley, each contributing to her confusion and excitement over her newfound identity. This exciting premise lays the groundwork for a whimsical tale of self-discovery and the challenges of suddenly stepping into a royal role. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sterrett, Frances R. (Frances Roberta), 1869-1947 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Amazing Inheritance |
| Credits |
Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mate selection -- Fiction |
| Subject | United States -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39933 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39933-1 |
| Release Date | Jun 6, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 581 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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