The Hundredth Chance

"The Hundredth Chance" by Ethel M. Dell is a story set in the early 1900s. It centers on the life of Maud Brian, a young woman shouldering heavy responsibilities. She cares for her brother, Bunny, who has a disability, all while her family faces money struggles. Things get even harder when Maud's mother decides to marry a man named Mr. Sheppard, whom Maud dislikes. The story begins by showing the difficult situation in the Brian family. Maud feels responsible for Bunny, and their financial problems make life even tougher. The mother's choice to marry someone from a different social class causes conflict for Maud. As the story moves forward, Maud deals with tough decisions and the chance of new relationships, like one with a horse trainer named Jake Bolton, who could change how she sees things.