The Girl and her Fortune
The story revolves around a young girl who inherits a large fortune from a distant relative. She must navigate the complexities of her new wealth and social status while dealing with various characters who seek to manipulate her for their own gain. The novel explores themes of identity, class, and morality as the protagonist learns to manage her newfound power and independence.
By L.T. Meade · First published 1897 · Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Adventure, Coming-of-Age · 15 chapters · 64,927 words
First lines
Brenda and Florence had both finished their school life. No pains had been spared to render them up to date in every particular. They had gone through the usual curriculum of a girl's education. Brenda was a little cleverer than Florence and had perhaps dived deeper into the heart of things, but Florence was the prettier of the two.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: L.T. Meade
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Young Adult Fiction, Adventure, Coming-of-Age, Romance, Historical Fiction
- Length: 64,927 words
- Structure: 15 chapters, 1,256 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Young Adult Fiction — The narrative focuses on the experiences and growth of a young female protagonist, appealing to a teenage audience.
- Adventure — The plot involves elements of exploration and challenges faced by the protagonist, typical of adventure stories.
- Coming-of-Age — The themes revolve around personal development and self-discovery, central to coming-of-age narratives.
- Romance — Romantic elements are present, contributing to character relationships and emotional depth.
Tags
Victorian Fiction · Girls' Adventure Stories · Coming-of-Age · Social Class · Family Drama · Romance · Friendship · Mystery · Adventure · Travel · Cultural Commentary · Morality Tale
Contents
- Leaving School
- A Startling Announcement
- Plans for the Future
- Christmas Festivities
- A Proposal and a Promise
- At Mr Timmins' Office
- An Exchange of Confidences
- A Tempting Tea
- Mrs Fortescue Seeks Enlightenment
- "as Poor as a Church Mouse."
- Rich in Love
- Tried and Found Wanting
- Lady Marian Explains
- Mrs Fortescue Receives a Shock
- Turning over a New Leaf