What Will He Do With It? Book I

Name: What Will He Do With It? Book I
Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton

The novel revolves around the life of a wealthy and reclusive miser, who dies under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind a vast fortune and a cryptic will that sparks a series of events and conflicts among his relatives and acquaintances. The story explores themes of greed, morality, and the consequences of one's actions, as the characters navigate their complex relationships and motivations.

By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1871 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy · 19 chapters · 36,190 words

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In which the history opens with a description of the social manners, habits, and amusements of the English People, as exhibited in an immemorial National Festivity. -- Characters to be commemorated in the history, introduced and graphically portrayed, with a nasological illustration. -- Original suggestions as to the idiosyncrasies engendered by trades and callings, with other matters worthy of note, conveyed in artless dialogue after the manner of Herodotus, Father of History (mother unknown).

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
Date: 1871 CE
Language: English
Genres: Drama, Romance, Comedy, Adventure, Mystery
Length: 36,190 words
Structure: 19 chapters, 629 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Drama — The narrative is filled with emotional conflicts and character development.
Romance — The plot involves romantic relationships and love interests.
Comedy — The narrative includes humorous elements and situations.
Adventure — The story involves a journey or quest with elements of danger and excitement.