Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider) 1856-1925 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Mr. Meeson's Will" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young author named Augusta Smithers, who faces harsh treatment from the powerful publisher, Mr. Meeson, after her book becomes a success. Despite her popularity, Augusta finds herself trapped in a financially exploitative agreement that greatly limits her earning potential, leading to personal tragedy and a desperate quest for financial independence. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Meeson's vast and lucrative publishing empire, a place devoid of compassion where profits reign supreme. Augusta seeks a small additional payment for her successful book, only to be met with contempt and dismissal from Mr. Meeson. This encounter highlights the disparity in their power dynamics and foreshadows the ensuing conflict. Meanwhile, Eustace, Meeson's nephew, witnesses the injustice and feels compelled to stand up for Augusta, indicating a burgeoning romance while also setting the stage for family discord. Through these initial chapters, the themes of exploitation, ambition, and the struggles of women in the literary world come to the forefront, establishing a poignant narrative driven by character and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr_Meeson%27s_Will Release date is 2004-04-01 Charles Aldarondo, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team and David Widger Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11913 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11913 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133302.0 11913