"Mortomley's Estate: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3)" by J. H. Riddell portrays the hardships of bankruptcy in 19th-century London, following Mr. Asherill, a respected accountant navigating the ruthless world of finance. Introduced amidst city life, we are made aware of Archibald Mortomley, whose family history and financial problems become central as the story examines the moral ambiguities of wealthy businessmen and the personal costs of societal expectations. Asherill's aversion to foreign dealings gives insights into the story's moral compass as the novel sets the stage for a study of wealth, integrity, and the complex relationships entangled within a world of financial ruin.
Mortomley's Estate: A Novel. Vol. 1 (of 3)
By J. H. Riddell
In the heart of London, a man confronts the dark side of wealth as a family's legacy is threatened by financial ruin and societal pressures.
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About the AuthorCharlotte Eliza Lawson Riddell, known also as Mrs J. H. Riddell, was a popular and influential Irish-born writer in the Victorian period. She was the author of 56 books, novels and short stories, and also became part-owner and editor of St. James's Magazine, a prominent London literary journal in the 1860s.
Charlotte Eliza Lawson Riddell, known also as Mrs J. H. Riddell, was a popular and influential Irish-born writer in the Victorian period. She was the author of 56 books, novels and short stories, and also became part-owner and editor of St. James's Magazine, a prominent London literary journal in the 1860s.
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