The Phantom Fortune is a novel written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, first published in 1883. The book is a mystery novel that revolves around the life of a young woman named Isabel Gilbert. Isabel is an orphan who has been raised by her aunt, Mrs. Prendergast, in a small village in England.Isabel's life takes a dramatic turn when she inherits a large fortune from a distant relative. However, the inheritance comes with a catch she must marry her cousin, George Vane, in order to keep the money. Isabel is torn between ...
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The Phantom Fortune is a novel written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, first published in 1883. The book is a mystery novel that revolves around the life of a young woman named Isabel Gilbert. Isabel is an orphan who has been raised by her aunt, Mrs. Prendergast, in a small village in England.Isabel's life takes a dramatic turn when she inherits a large fortune from a distant relative. However, the inheritance comes with a catch she must marry her cousin, George Vane, in order to keep the money. Isabel is torn between her love for George and her desire for independence.As Isabel tries to navigate her new life as a wealthy woman, she discovers that her inheritance may not be as straightforward as she thought. There are those who are determined to get their hands on her fortune, and Isabel must use all her wits to protect herself and her money.The Phantom Fortune is a gripping tale of love, greed, and deception. Braddon's writing is vivid and engaging, and the plot is full of twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The book is a must-read for fans of mystery novels and Victorian literature.It was known that I was of East Indian birth, but little more was known about me. It was only when years had gone by and I was a merchant on my own account and could afford to go to India on a voyage of discovery--yes, as much a voyage of discovery as that of Vasco de Gama or of Drake--that I got from the Madras agent the clue which enabled me, at the cost of infinite patience and infinite labour, to unravel the mystery of my birth. There is no need to enter now upon the details of that story. I have overwhelming documentary evidence--a cloud of witnesses--to convince the most sceptical as to who and what I am.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.
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