Sinfully Rich by Hulbert Footner

Name: Sinfully Rich
Author: Hulbert Footner

Sinfully Rich is a novel by Hulbert Footner, published in 1929. It tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is born into a wealthy family. She is spoiled and pampered by her parents, and she grows up believing that money can buy her anything she wants. When Mary's father dies, she is left with a large inheritance and decides to use it to travel the world. She meets a variety of people, from the wealthy and powerful to the poor and destitute. Through her travels, Mary learns the true value of money and the importance of helping those in need. The novel follows Mary as she discovers the joys and sorrows of life, and learns to appreciate the simple things in life. Along the way, she also discovers the power of love and friendship. In the end, Mary learns that money can't buy happiness, but it can be used to help those in need.

By Hulbert Footner · First published 1940 · Genre: Mystery, Romance, Thriller · 27 chapters · 65,386 words

First lines

As noon approached, Mike Speedon cleared his desk preparatory to leaving his office in the Recorder-Press Building. It was a very small office, but the fact that he had an office of his own testified to his importance on the premises. He was usually called Society Reporter, which he didn't like; "Social Commentator" or "Columnist" pleased him better. His column was more and more widely syndicated and he had become a big figure in the smart life of the town and, in fact, of the nation. And nobody knew it better than Mike himself. He didn't have to keep office hours any more, but he attended every morning from nine to twelve because of what he called his Puritan conscience. In other respects he was not exactly a Puritan.

What this Textopian page supports

Sinfully Rich is listed on Textopian as a novel by Hulbert Footner, dated 1940 CE.

This source record anchors work identity, reading entry points, and catalog context for checking claims about the work.

Work type: Novel
Author: Hulbert Footner
Date: 1940 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Romance, Thriller, Historical Fiction
Length: 65,386 words
Structure: 27 chapters, 3,062 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

Good citation fit

Work identity for Sinfully Rich by Hulbert Footner
Canonical title URL and first readable passage URL
Genre and topic classification from the Textopian catalog
Readability and classroom-planning context
Passage-specific claims should cite the exact /read/ URL for the relevant chapter or paragraph

Discussion starters

What should a reader notice first when entering Sinfully Rich?
How does this novel by Hulbert Footner fit its genre, period, or classroom use?
Where does Mystery first become important in the reading?

Similar titles

Genres

Mystery — Sinfully Rich is a mystery novel by Hulbert Footner, which follows the story of a young woman who discovers a secret about her family's past that leads her to uncover a hidden fortune.
Romance — The novel also contains a romantic subplot, as the protagonist falls in love with a man who helps her in her quest to uncover the truth about her family's past.
Thriller — The novel contains elements of suspense and intrigue, as the protagonist is pursued by a mysterious figure who is determined to keep the truth about her family's past hidden.
Historical Fiction — The novel is set in the early 20th century and contains elements of historical fiction, as the protagonist's journey leads her to uncover secrets about her family's past that are rooted in the past.