Grandmother's Money (1862)

Grandmother's Money is a novel written by Frederick William Robinson and published in 1862. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Jessie Yelverton, who is left a large inheritance by her grandmother. However, her inheritance comes with a condition that she must marry a man of her grandmother's choosing. Jessie is torn between her desire for independence and her obligation to fulfill her grandmother's wishes.As the story progresses, Jessie meets several suitors who try to win her heart, including a wealthy businessman, a charming artist, and a dashing soldier. Each man has his own agenda and ulterior motives, and Jessie must navigate through their advances while trying to honor her grandmother's wishes.Meanwhile, Jessie's cousin, Clara, is also vying for the inheritance and will stop at nothing to get her hands on the money. Clara's scheming and manipulative ways add an element of suspense and intrigue to the story.Grandmother's Money is a tale of love, family, and the struggle between duty and personal freedom. Robinson's writing style is engaging and descriptive, transporting the reader to Victorian-era England with vivid imagery and historical accuracy. The novel is a classic example of Victorian literature and a must-read for fans of the genre.Complete In One Volume.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.