Old Mr. Davenant's Money (1908)

Old Mr. Davenant's Money is a novel written by Frances Powell and published in 1908. The story revolves around the wealthy and reclusive Mr. Davenant, who lives alone in his grand estate in the English countryside. When he dies, his will leaves his entire fortune to a distant relative, Miss Elizabeth Lavender, who is summoned to the estate to claim her inheritance. However, Miss Lavender soon discovers that there are others who believe they are entitled to Mr. Davenant's money, including his estranged son and a scheming lawyer. As she tries to navigate the complicated web of relationships and claims, Miss Lavender must also confront her own feelings towards the handsome and charming young heir to the estate, who may have his own motives for befriending her.With its intricate plot, vivid characters, and charming setting, Old Mr. Davenant's Money is a classic tale of love, greed, and family secrets that will captivate readers of all ages.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.