"Mr. Meeson's Will" by H. Rider Haggard is a tale set in the ruthless world of 19th-century publishing, focusing on Augusta Smithers, a young author whose success is overshadowed by a predatory contract with the formidable Mr. Meeson. Augusta's attempts to gain fair compensation are met with cold denial, showcasing the power imbalance and the exploitation rampant in the industry, leading to hardship and a battle to secure her financial freedom. As Meeson's nephew, Eustace, observes the unfair treatment, he is drawn to Augusta, igniting a potential romance and sowing seeds of conflict within Meeson's own family. Looming is the exploration of ambition, injustice, and the challenges faced by women striving to thrive in the literary landscape.
Mr. Meeson's Will
By H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard
In a world ruled by profits, a young author must fight against a cruel publisher's iron grip to reclaim her worth and find love amidst the turmoil.
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About the AuthorSir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature and including the eighteen Allan Quatermain stories beginning with King Solomon's Mines, continue to be popular and influential.
Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature and including the eighteen Allan Quatermain stories beginning with King Solomon's Mines, continue to be popular and influential.
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