What Will He Do With It? Book II

The novel revolves around the life of a wealthy and reclusive miser, who dies under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind a vast fortune. The story unfolds as his relatives and acquaintances gather to hear the reading of his will, only to discover that he has bequeathed his entire estate to a young and unknown woman.

By Edward Bulwer-lytton · First published 1878 · Genre: Victorian Literature, Drama, Romance · 15 chapters · 28,155 words

First lines

Primitive character of the country in certain districts of Great Britain. -- Connection between the features of surrounding scenery and the mental and moral inclinations of man, after the fashion of all sound ethnological historians. -- A charioteer, to whom an experience of British laws suggests an ingenious mode of arresting the progress of Roman Papacy, carries Lionel Haughton and his fortunes to a place which allows of description and invites repose.

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Genres

• Victorian Literature — Set in the Victorian era, it explores societal norms and values of the time.
• Drama — The narrative is filled with dramatic events and conflicts.
• Romance — Romantic relationships and love affairs play a significant role in the plot.
• Social Critique — The narrative critiques and explores various social issues and norms.

Tags

Victorian Era · English Literature · Romance · Drama · Family Saga · Social Class · Wealth · Inheritance · Power Struggle · Family Conflict · Love Triangle · Marriage

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Edward Bulwer-lytton
• Date: 1878 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Victorian Literature, Drama, Romance, Social Critique, Comedy
• Length: 28,155 words
• Structure: 15 chapters, 354 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV

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