The House of Mammon by Fred M. White

Name: The House of Mammon
Author: Fred M. White

The story follows the fortunes of the wealthy and powerful family of the Earl of Mammon, who have been living in luxury for generations. But when the Earl dies, his son, Lord Robert, is left with a mountain of debt and a crumbling estate. He must find a way to save the family from ruin, and he turns to his cousin, the beautiful and ambitious Lady Mary, for help. Lady Mary is determined to restore the family's fortunes, and she sets out to make a fortune of her own. She embarks on a series of daring business ventures, and soon she is one of the wealthiest women in England. But her success comes at a price, as she must contend with enemies who are determined to bring her down. The House of Mammon is a thrilling tale of ambition, power, and greed, and a vivid portrait of the upper classes of Edwardian England.

By Fred M. White · First published 1913 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Romance · 50 chapters · 99,323 words

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On either side of the road for the best part of a mile stood the Marlton beeches, which were among the glories of the Grange. This was one of the show drives for visitors staying in the neighborhood of Sheringham and Cromer; they came and admired these glorious beeches, with the tangle of fern and heather behind them, and mildly envied the fortunate possessor of Marlton Grange. Farther along the road a drive had been hewn out of what centuries ago had been a stone quarry, and here was a quaint thatch lodge built so far back as the time of Charles the Second. Beyond this was the park, with its herd of dappled deer and glimpses of the singular, twisted chimney-stacks of the Grange itself.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Fred M. White
Date: 1913 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Historical Fiction
Length: 99,323 words
Structure: 50 chapters, 2,720 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Mystery — The House of Mammon follows the story of a mysterious inheritance and the secrets it holds.
Thriller — The novel is full of suspense and intrigue, as the protagonist attempts to uncover the truth behind the inheritance.
Romance — The House of Mammon features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a love interest.
Historical Fiction — The novel is set in the late 19th century and draws on historical events and figures for its plot.