Jilted! Or, My Uncle's Scheme, Volume 1

By William Clark Russell

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A reluctant young man's life of leisure is upended when family obligations thrust him into a world of banking and unexpected romance.

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Literature Fiction

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2020-07-08

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Summary

"Jilted! Or, My Uncle's Scheme, Volume 1" by William Clark Russell, is a tale set in the late 1800s that introduces Charles Hargrave, a man who knows nothing but leisure, finding his life turned upside down when his father pushes him to find a job. Charles leaves his easy life in France to live with his uncle in England and become a bank clerk, something he doesn't want. He is not happy about working hard or his new status, but he quickly falls for his cousin, Conny. Through funny talks and family moments, the story explores how Charles deals with who he is, what he wants, and the tricky parts of family life as he tries to get used to his new routine.