What's Bred in the Bone
What's Bred in the Bone is a novel by Grant Allen that follows the story of a young man named Ernest Penhaligan who discovers he has inherited a fortune from his uncle. The book explores themes of identity, class, and social mobility as Ernest navigates his newfound wealth and status.
By Grant Allen · First published 1891 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Romance · 45 chapters · 119,004 words
First lines
It was late when Elma reached the station. Her pony had jibbed on the way downhill, and the train was just on the point of moving off as she hurried upon the platform. Old Matthews, the stout and chubby-cheeked station-master, seized her most unceremoniously by the left arm, and bundled her into a carriage. He had known her from a child, so he could venture upon such liberties.
"Second class, miss? Yes, miss. Here y'are. Look sharp, please. Any more goin' on? All right, Tom! Go ahead there! " And lifting his left hand, he whistled a shrill signal to the guard to start her.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 119,004 words
- Structure: 45 chapters, 1,485 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around a mysterious inheritance and the secrets surrounding it.
- Adventure — The narrative includes elements of exploration and discovery.
- Romance — There are romantic subplots that influence character motivations.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a historical context, reflecting the period's social norms.
Tags
mystery · psychology · identity · family · inheritance · nature vs. nurture · social class · Victorian era · character study · moral dilemmas · human behavior · crime
Contents
- Elma's Stranger
- Two's Company
- Cyril Waring's Brother
- Inside the Tunnel
- Gratitude
- Two Strange Meetings
- Kelmscott of Tilgate
- Elma Breaks out
- And after?
- Colonel Kelmscott's Repentance
- A Family Jar
- In Silence and Tears
- Business First
- Music Hath Power
- The Path of Duty
- Struggle and Victory
- Visions of Wealth
- Gentle Wooer
- Self or Bearer
- Montague Nevitt Finesses
- Colonel Kelmscott's Punishment
- Cross Purposes
- Guy in Luck
- A Slight Misunderstanding
- Lead Trumps
- A Chance Meeting
- Something to their Advantage
- Mistaken Identity
- Woman's Intuition
- Fresh Discoveries
- "Golden Joys."
- A New Departure
- Time Flies
- A Stroke for Freedom
- Perils by the Way
- Deserted
- Aux Armes!
- News from the Cape
- A Gleam of Light
- The Bolt Falls
- What Judge?
- Unexpected Evidence
- Sir Gilbert's Temptation
- At Bay
- All's Well that Ends Well