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Rockford Parish: Or The Fortunes Of Mr. Mason's Successors (1856)

Rockford Parish: Or The Fortunes Of Mr. Mason's Successors (1856)

Norton, John Nicholas

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Fiction AnthologiesChristian LivingRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1164879979
ISBN13: 9781164879978
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 220
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Rockford Parish: Or The Fortunes Of Mr. Mason�������s Successors is a novel written by John Nicholas Norton and published in 1856. The story is set in a small town called Rockford Parish, where the wealthy and influential Mr. Mason has recently passed away, leaving behind a large estate and a number of heirs. The novel follows the fortunes of these heirs as they navigate the complex world of inheritance and social status.At the heart of the story is the rivalry between two of Mr. Mason's heirs, his nephew and his niece. The nephew, a charming but reckless young man named Harry, is determined to inherit the estate and all its wealth. The niece, a clever and ambitious woman named Lucy, is equally determined to secure her own share of the inheritance.As the novel progresses, the reader is drawn into the world of Rockford Parish and its inhabitants. We meet a cast of colorful characters, including a scheming lawyer, a benevolent minister, and a group of local farmers who are struggling to make ends meet. Through their interactions and conflicts, the novel explores themes of greed, ambition, and the corrupting influence of wealth.Despite its age, Rockford Parish remains a compelling and engaging read. Norton's prose is lively and engaging, and his characters are vividly drawn. The novel offers a fascinating glimpse into life in mid-19th century America, and is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in history, literature, or social commentary.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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