The Great Slighted Fortune (1878)

The Great Slighted Fortune is a novel written by John Dempster Bell and published in 1878. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Edith's father dies, leaving her a vast fortune, but her greedy relatives conspire to cheat her out of her inheritance. Edith is forced to flee from her home and live in poverty, but she is determined to reclaim her rightful inheritance and expose the fraudulence of her relatives. Along the way, she meets a young man named Arthur, who becomes her ally in her quest for justice. The novel explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the struggle for justice in a society where wealth and power are often used to exploit the vulnerable. With its engaging plot and well-drawn characters, The Great Slighted Fortune is a compelling tale of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.