"Millbank; or, Roger Irving's Ward" by Mary Jane Holmes is a novel that follows a young heir named Roger Irving as he grapples with the loss of his father and the immense responsibility of inheriting the family estate, Millbank. Roger's world is shaken when he returns home to a house filled with grief and simmering tensions, particularly with his stepmother, Mrs. Walter Scott, whose intentions seem far from comforting. The narrative explores themes of family, inheritance, and hidden agendas. Loyalties are tested, and hidden motives are revealed, as Roger tries to navigate the complicated dynamics of his new situation, relying on the support of trusted allies like the housekeeper, Hester Floyd. Facing potential manipulation and the weight of his legacy, Roger must figure out who he can truly trust as he settles into his role at Millbank.
Millbank; $b or, Roger Irving's ward. A novel
By Mary Jane Holmes
In a home clouded by mourning, a young inheritor must discern who is friend or foe as they navigate a treacherous path of hidden intentions and family secrets surrounding their newfound legacy.
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About the AuthorMary Jane Holmes was an American author who published 39 novels, as well as short stories. Her first novel sold 250,000 copies; and she had total sales of 2 million books in her lifetime, second only to Harriet Beecher Stowe. Her books included: "Tempest and Sunshine" (1854), "English Orphans" (1855), "Homestead on the Hillside" (1855), "Lena Rivers" (1856), "Meadow Brook" (1857), "Dora Deane" (1858), "Cousin Maude" (1860), "Marian Gray" 186^, "Hugh Worthington" (1864), "Cameron Vide" (1867). "Rose Mather" (1868), "Ethelyn’s Mistake" (1869), "Edna Browning" (1872), "Mildred" (1877), "Forest House" (1879), "Daisy Thornton," "Queenie Hetherton" (1883), "Christmas Stories" (1884), "Bessie's Fortune" (1885). "Gretchen" (1887), "Marguerite" (1891).
Mary Jane Holmes was an American author who published 39 novels, as well as short stories. Her first novel sold 250,000 copies; and she had total sales of 2 million books in her lifetime, second only to Harriet Beecher Stowe. Her books included: "Tempest and Sunshine" (1854), "English Orphans" (1855), "Homestead on the Hillside" (1855), "Lena Rivers" (1856), "Meadow Brook" (1857), "Dora Deane" (1858), "Cousin Maude" (1860), "Marian Gray" 186^, "Hugh Worthington" (1864), "Cameron Vide" (1867). "Rose Mather" (1868), "Ethelyn’s Mistake" (1869), "Edna Browning" (1872), "Mildred" (1877), "Forest House" (1879), "Daisy Thornton," "Queenie Hetherton" (1883), "Christmas Stories" (1884), "Bessie's Fortune" (1885). "Gretchen" (1887), "Marguerite" (1891).
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