"Make or Break; or, The Rich Man's Daughter" by Oliver Optic is a late 19th-century story set in Boston, following Leo Maggimore, the adopted son of a barber, and Fitzherbert Wittleworth, an arrogant bank clerk. The narrative kicks off in a barber shop, poking fun at Fitz's snobbish behavior amid rising tensions with his boss. When Leo's foster father has a stroke, Leo faces heavy responsibilities, and he's determined to help his family, no matter what. This situation establishes the beginning of a challenge, but the story will showcase themes of facing challenges.
Make or Break; or, The Rich Man's Daughter
By Oliver Optic
In a bustling city, a barber's adopted son must rise to the occasion when sudden hardship strikes his family, while a pompous clerk faces conflict.
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About the AuthorWilliam Taylor Adams, pseudonym Oliver Optic, was an academic, author, and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
William Taylor Adams, pseudonym Oliver Optic, was an academic, author, and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
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