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Mr. Hogarth's Will

Mr. Hogarth's Will

Spence, Catherine Helen

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ISBN10: 1162674989
ISBN13: 9781162674988
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 374
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.77 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Mr. Hogarth's Will is a novel written by Catherine Helen Spence. The story revolves around the life of Mr. Hogarth, a wealthy man who passes away leaving behind a will that shocks his family and friends. The will stipulates that his entire fortune should be divided equally among his heirs, but only on the condition that they fulfill certain tasks that he has set for them. The tasks are not easy, and each heir must overcome personal challenges to complete them. The novel follows the struggles of the heirs as they try to fulfill the conditions of the will and discover the true meaning of wealth and happiness. The story is set in Scotland and provides a glimpse into the social and economic conditions of the time. It is a heartwarming tale of family, love, and redemption that will leave readers feeling inspired and entertained.I do not know that the preacher brought out the particular point; but we are made such dependent beings, not only on God, but on each other, that we do indirectly profit by what we do not purchase by our own effort or pains. We would not choose to have it so; but when Providence brings on ourselves or others sorrows we grieve for, we are right to draw from them all the good we can. It is something if my uncle's rather unjust will has given you property with a sobered sense of its privileges and a strong sense of its duties--something to set against Elsie's sufferings and mine. And, besides, the loss of it has done me one great benefit.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.

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