Project Gutenberg 2012-05-09 Public domain in the USA. 140 Riddell, J. H., Mrs. 1832 1906 Riddell, Mrs. J. H. Riddell, Charlotte Eliza Lawson Cowan Trafford, F. G. Riddell, Charlotte Elizabeth L. Trafford, F.G. Mortomley's Estate: A Novel. Vol. 3 (of 3) E-text prepared by Robert Cicconetti, Sue Fleming, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org) "Mortomley's Estate: A Novel, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Mrs. J. H. Riddell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the struggles and misfortunes of Archibald Mortomley and his family following his financial collapse and the subsequent liquidation of his estate. As the narrative unfolds, it paints a picture of the challenges they face from creditors, the legal and emotional turmoil of bankruptcy, and the dynamics of trust and betrayal among those involved. The beginning of the novel introduces readers to the bleak atmosphere of Mortomley's predicament, emphasizing the tension and complexity at a creditors' meeting where Mr. Swanland expertly navigates the treacherous waters of debt and liquidation. The scene is set with detailed observations of the characters present, showcasing the mix of emotions and motivations driving each individual. As Mortomley’s family grapples with the fallout of his financial decisions, we see Mrs. Mortomley in precarious circumstances seeking to manage what little they have left while maintaining her husband's spirits despite their dire reality. The opening chapters establish a critical examination of morality and integrity in business, hinting at the broader themes of loyalty and perseverance that will be explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en England -- Fiction Bankruptcy -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 371549 2025-07-16T07:01:54.019009 text/html 376440 2012-05-09T16:09:25 text/html 273492 2025-07-16T07:02:02.273967 application/epub+zip 275165 2025-07-16T07:01:57.225015 application/epub+zip 213522 2025-07-16T07:01:55.954990 application/epub+zip 489209 2025-07-16T07:02:05.945951 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 452882 2025-07-16T07:02:01.362969 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342643 2022-09-18T07:34:41.875281 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335471 2025-07-16T07:01:53.142017 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 335074 2012-05-09T16:16:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 335088 2012-05-09T16:16:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21718 2025-07-16T07:02:06.073964 application/rdf+xml 16039 2025-07-16T07:01:56.459990 image/jpeg 3691 2025-07-16T07:01:56.205997 image/jpeg 126735 2012-05-09T16:16:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 172062 2012-05-09T16:20:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 126713 2012-05-09T16:16:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 246089 2025-07-16T07:01:54.053029 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia