My Uncle's Will by Grant Allen
My Uncle's Will is a novel written by Grant Allen and published in 1893. The story follows the life of Charles Raymond, who inherits his uncle's estate on the condition that he must live there for a year with his uncle's eccentric family. During this time, Charles uncovers secrets about his uncle's past and learns valuable lessons about himself and his own character. The book is known for its witty dialogue and engaging plot twists.
By Grant Allen · First published 1893 · Genre: Comedy, Romance, Satire · 4 chapters · 6,077 words
First lines
"My dear Mr. Payne," said my deceased uncle's lawyer with an emphatic wag of his forefinger, "I assure you there's no help for it. The language of the will is perfectly simple and explicit. Either you must do as your late uncle desired, or you must let the property go to the representative of his deceased wife's family."
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Satire, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 6,077 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 74 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The narrative is driven by humorous situations, particularly the protagonist's struggle with the absurdity of his new surname and the conditions of his uncle's will.
- Romance — The central plot involves the protagonist's romantic interest in Ruby and the development of their relationship, culminating in marriage.
- Satire — The story satirizes societal norms and legal formalities, especially through the protagonist's interactions with the lawyer and the conditions of the will.
- Drama — The protagonist faces a personal dilemma involving family expectations, inheritance, and love, creating dramatic tension.
Tags
mystery · inheritance · family · will · comedy · adventure · suspense · plot twist · characters · English literature · 19th century · social commentary
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV