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Fortune's Darling (1901)

Fortune's Darling (1901)

Raymond, Walter

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1166614042
ISBN13: 9781166614041
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fortune's Darling is a novel written by Walter Raymond and published in 1901. The story is set in the early 18th century and follows the life of a young girl named Fortune, who is born into poverty but rises to become a wealthy and influential woman. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of power, as Fortune navigates the treacherous waters of high society and political intrigue.As a child, Fortune is taken in by a wealthy merchant and his wife, who see potential in her and provide her with an education. Despite her humble beginnings, Fortune is determined to succeed in life and sets her sights on becoming a lady of influence. Through a combination of wit, charm, and cunning, she rises through the ranks of society, eventually catching the eye of a powerful politician.As Fortune's star continues to rise, she finds herself embroiled in a web of political intrigue and personal rivalries. She must navigate these dangerous waters while also dealing with the challenges of love and marriage. Along the way, she discovers that the pursuit of power and wealth comes at a cost, and she must decide what truly matters to her.Fortune's Darling is a compelling tale of one woman's journey from poverty to power, set against the backdrop of 18th-century England. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the wealthy and influential, while also exploring timeless themes of ambition, love, and the human desire for success.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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