When two young orphans, Walter and Lottie, stumble upon a strange and elaborate plot hatched by a group of con artists, they must risk everything to expose the truth and save an innocent man from a life of imprisonment. This thrilling adventure, penned by two of the greatest writers of the Victorian era, will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is ...
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When two young orphans, Walter and Lottie, stumble upon a strange and elaborate plot hatched by a group of con artists, they must risk everything to expose the truth and save an innocent man from a life of imprisonment. This thrilling adventure, penned by two of the greatest writers of the Victorian era, will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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This short book (which mirrors the stage play of the same name by the authors) is an excellent example of the classic styles of Dickens and Collins: mistaken identities, lost fortunes, mysterious women, suspense and the ultimate triumph of good over evil...they're all here! In short, the book traces the fates of two orphan boys who are accidentally given the same name before they are adopted and, therefore, have their futures and fortunes forever entwined. One goes missing while the other becomes the recipient of the love of a good mother as well as her legacy at death. When he learns that he was wrongfully given this fortune, he strives to return it to its proper owner (the second of the two boys.) Before he can, though, he dies, leaving behind a business partner and lawyer to carry out his mission. In their attempt to do so, they encounter a beautiful young woman under the evil hand of a guardian and a treacherous forger who will do everything in his power to stop them from revealing his identity and his crime. From the busy streets of London to the dangerous slopes of the Alps, their adventure carries them through danger and death until it ends in an unexpected and surprising way, thanks to the love of a good woman and a devoted, if pessimistic, servant! Although the book is by no means the best example of the authors' works, it was a fun read and I enjoyed it.
