The Race For Wealth V1: A Novel (1866) - Charlotte Eliza L. Riddell - Bog

The Race For Wealth V1: A Novel (1866) is a work of fiction written by Charlotte Eliza L. Riddell. This novel tells the story of a young woman named Bella Rolleston, who is left penniless after her father's death. Bella is forced to find work as a governess, but she dreams of a better life and a chance to regain her lost wealth.As Bella struggles to make ends meet, she becomes involved in a complex web of relationships and intrigue. She meets a wealthy man named Mr. Ashleigh, who offers her a job as a companion to his wife. Bella soon realizes that Mr. Ashleigh's intentions are not entirely honorable, and she must navigate a dangerous game of power and seduction to protect herself.Meanwhile, Bella's former suitor, Arthur Carrington, reappears in her life. Arthur is now a successful businessman, and he offers Bella a chance to invest in his company. Bella sees this as an opportunity to regain her lost wealth, but she soon discovers that Arthur's business dealings are not entirely above board.The Race For Wealth V1: A Novel is a thrilling tale of love, greed, and ambition set in the Victorian era. Riddell's vivid descriptions of the era's social customs and class divisions bring the story to life, and her complex characters will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.In Three Volumes.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.