** "Falling in with Fortune; Or, The Experiences of a Young Secretary" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a tale of a young man's ambition and resilience in late 1800s America. Robert Frost, escaping a harsh home life, ventures to Chicago in pursuit of a better future. His path is fraught with obstacles, from unexpected job loss and wrongful accusations to the machinations of a deceitful relative. A pivotal moment occurs when an act of kindness leads him to Mrs. Vernon, a wealthy woman who employs him as her secretary. This new role thrusts Robert into a world of opportunity and peril, where he must navigate complex relationships and prove his integrity to secure his place in society and achieve lasting success. **
Falling in with Fortune; Or, The Experiences of a Young Secretary
By Horatio Alger
** A desperate young man flees a cruel home and battles adversity, unexpectedly finding himself in the service of a rich woman while dodging a dangerous enemy.
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About the AuthorHoratio Alger Jr. was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on the United States from 1868 through to his death in 1899.
Horatio Alger Jr. was an American author who wrote young adult novels about impoverished boys and their rise from humble backgrounds to middle-class security and comfort through good works. His writings were characterized by the "rags-to-riches" narrative, which had a formative effect on the United States from 1868 through to his death in 1899.
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