The Jessop Bequest (1907)
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ISBN10: 1167232208
ISBN13: 9781167232206
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 410
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781167232206
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 410
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.84 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Jessop Bequest is a novel written by Anna Robeson Brown Burr and published in 1907. The story revolves around the Jessop family, who are wealthy and influential members of society. When the patriarch of the family, Mr. Jessop, passes away, he leaves behind a mysterious bequest that causes tension and drama within the family.The bequest is a collection of valuable jewels and artwork that Mr. Jessop had acquired over the years. However, the bequest comes with a condition that the family must follow in order to inherit it. This condition involves solving a riddle that Mr. Jessop has left behind, which leads to a hidden treasure.As the family members try to solve the riddle and claim the bequest, they are forced to confront their own flaws and secrets. The novel explores themes of greed, jealousy, and family dynamics as the Jessop family members navigate their way through the challenges presented by the bequest.Overall, The Jessop Bequest is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the pursuit of wealth and power.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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