02218cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000200011324500410013326400510017430000470022533600260027233700260029833800360032450000310036050801170039152012810050853400450178965300220183485600430185699900170189940331UtSlPG20260610133925.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aCleland, Robert12aA Rich Man's Relatives (Vol. 1 of 3) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-07-25  aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the
Web Archive (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)  a"A Rich Man's Relatives (Vol. 1 of 3)" by Robert Cleland is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in Montreal and introduces us to the lives of various characters connected to a wealthy man, exploring themes of family dynamics, societal expectations, and personal conflicts. The narrative seems to revolve around the interactions and moral dilemmas faced by members of the Herkimer family and their relations with those of different social standings, including their slaves.  At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Miss Judith Herkimer, a stern and ascetic middle-aged woman, and her sister Susan, who are discussing their brother Gerald's views on slavery, indicative of the family's complex attitudes toward the subject. The tension arises as Judith is concerned about the ethics of slavery embodied in their relationship with their servant, Cato. Meanwhile, Gerald, who is described as a wealthy plantation owner suffering from ill health, is depicted as irritated by his sisters' interference, highlighting a clash between familial duty and individual morality. As the story unfolds, it hints at conflicting desires and secrets within the family that may challenge their bonds and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCanada -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40331  c81170d81170