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The Double Claim: A Tale Of Real Life (1849)

The Double Claim: A Tale Of Real Life (1849)

Hervey, Eleanora Louisa
Weir

Paperback

Biographies GeneralFiction AnthologiesRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1104488329
ISBN13: 9781104488321
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: May 10 2009
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Double Claim: A Tale of Real Life is a novel written by Eleanora Louisa Hervey and originally published in 1849. The story follows the lives of two young women, both of whom are named Mary, who are born on the same day and in the same town. However, due to a mix-up at the hospital, they are each given the wrong last name, leading to a series of misunderstandings and complications later in life.One Mary grows up to be a wealthy heiress, while the other Mary lives a life of poverty and struggle. When the two women finally meet as adults, they discover their shared birthday and the confusion surrounding their identities. This revelation sets off a chain of events that ultimately leads to a legal battle over the inheritance of the wealthy Mary's estate.The novel explores themes of identity, class, and the consequences of deceit. It also offers a glimpse into the social norms and customs of 19th-century England. With its intricate plot and well-drawn characters, The Double Claim is a compelling tale of mistaken identity and the search for truth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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