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Mr. Meeson's Will (1888)

Mr. Meeson's Will (1888)

Haggard, Henry Rider

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ISBN10: 1120650542
ISBN13: 9781120650542
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mr. Meeson's Will is a novel written by Henry Rider Haggard and published in 1888. The story follows the life of Mr. Meeson, a wealthy businessman who dies suddenly and leaves behind a will that shocks his family and friends. The will states that his fortune will be left to the person who can survive living in his house for a year, without leaving or receiving any outside help.The novel explores the greed and desperation of the people who are willing to take on this challenge, including Meeson's nephew and his wife, a young artist, and a destitute widow. As they struggle to survive in the isolated and eerie mansion, they must also contend with the mysterious events that occur within its walls.Throughout the novel, Haggard delves into themes of morality, human nature, and the corrupting influence of wealth. He also provides a vivid depiction of Victorian England, with its social hierarchies and class divisions.Overall, Mr. Meeson's Will is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of 19th-century England.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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