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The Will

The Will

Edgeworth, Maria

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Christian FictionClassic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419188038
ISBN13: 9781419188039
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.12 Width: 7.48 Depth: 9.16
Language: English
The Will is a novel written by Maria Edgeworth, an Irish author, and published in 1805. The story revolves around the wealthy and eccentric Mr. Percy, who decides to leave his fortune to his estranged nephew, Godfrey, instead of his own son, Charles. Godfrey, who is unaware of his uncle's intentions, is a penniless artist living in London. Charles, on the other hand, is a spendthrift and a gambler who has squandered his father's money. When Mr. Percy dies, his will causes a stir in the family, and Charles is determined to challenge it. He hires a lawyer and tries to prove that his uncle was not of sound mind when he made the will. Meanwhile, Godfrey receives the news of his inheritance and decides to move to Ireland to claim his fortune. As the legal battle unfolds, the characters reveal their true colors. Charles becomes increasingly desperate and resorts to underhanded tactics to win the case. Godfrey, who is honest and kind-hearted, finds himself in the middle of a family feud and struggles to come to terms with his newfound wealth. The Will is a satirical commentary on the British class system and the greed and ambition that often accompany wealth. It also explores the themes of family, loyalty, and morality. Maria Edgeworth's witty and engaging writing style makes this novel a delightful read for fans of classic literature.If Miss Barton knows any thing of a letter that was left at Mrs. Stokes's, the milliner's, last night, she may receive an answer to her questions from the bearer; who, being no scholar, hopes she will not take no offence at the shortness of these lines, but satisfy him in the honour of drinking tea with her, who waits below stairs for an answer.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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