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A Struggle For A Fortune
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Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
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ISBN10: 9371465379
ISBN13: 9789371465373
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Jun 1 2025
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.30 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789371465373
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Jun 1 2025
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.30 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A struggle for a fortune presents a grim portrayal of postwar hardship where a family's daily life is strained by suspicion, resentment, and financial desperation. The story unfolds within a modest rural home where the remnants of the war linger in both memory and economic ruin. At its center is a tension-filled household marked by fraying relationships and unspoken grievances, especially surrounding an enigmatic elder whose past wealth and declining mental state provoke growing unease. Conversations layered with mistrust expose a fragile domestic balance where each member wrestles with the burdens of survival. Accusations and silent doubts begin to rise, particularly over the fate of a once-promised fortune believed to be concealed by the elder. The narrative uses this conflict to illustrate the corrosive effects of greed and suspicion, emphasizing how desperation for stability can unravel bonds once thought secure. The atmosphere is charged with uncertainty, foreshadowing deeper betrayals and revelations that may transform the family's fate. As the characters navigate emotional and financial instability, the story examines the fragile line between care and exploitation in a household divided by need and guarded secrets.
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