02234cam a22003253u 4500 34537 UtSlPG 20260610133804.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 Cursed by a Fortune Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-12-01 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Cursed by a Fortune" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around familial and financial struggles as it opens with the deathbed scene of Robert Wilton, a wealthy banker, who makes arrangements for his daughter Kitty and gives directives to his brother Will regarding her future. The story explores themes of love, duty, inheritance, and the pitfalls that come with wealth, setting the stage for potential conflict as Kitty’s fate becomes intertwined with the intentions of those around her. The opening of the novel introduces us to Robert Wilton as he prepares to leave his family behind, including his beloved daughter Kitty, who is distraught over his impending death. Robert assigns his brother Will as the executor of his will, ensuring that Kitty receives a substantial inheritance, but warns him to be vigilant against opportunistic suitors. Following this poignant scene, we are introduced to various characters, such as the pleasant but seemingly self-interested Claud and how he, along with others, seeks to shape Kitty’s future for their own gain while navigating their ambitions and desires amidst the backdrop of wealth and precarious social standings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Inheritance and succession -- Fiction Love stories Guardian and ward -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34537 75383 75383