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Title: The Substitute Millionaire
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Substitute Millionaire" by Hulbert Footner is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Jack Norman, a bookkeeper living on a minimal salary, who becomes embroiled in a sensational aftermath following the murder of a wealthy miser, Silas Gyde. After an unexpected turn of events, Jack learns that he is the sole heir to Gyde’s vast fortune, which propels him into a life filled with wealth and the trappings that come with it. The opening of the book sets the stage for Jack’s character and his socioeconomic frustrations as he navigates daily life on a meager income. With the backdrop of Gyde's explosive demise making headlines, Jack fantasizes about a life of luxury far removed from his austere reality. His fortunes change when he is summoned by Walter Delamare, the president of the National New York Bank, who reveals that Jack has inherited millions from Gyde. The initial excitement is tempered by the heavy realization of the responsibilities that accompany such wealth, especially in light of Gyde’s infamous life and the dangers lurking due to previous threats against him. As Jack contemplates his new wealth, he faces immediate challenges of identity, danger from those who may covet Gyde's legacy, and the complexities of romance that arise with his newfound status. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Footner, Hulbert, 1879-1944
EBook No.: 57210
Published: May 25, 2018
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: Canadian fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Substitute Millionaire
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Substitute Millionaire" by Hulbert Footner is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Jack Norman, a bookkeeper living on a minimal salary, who becomes embroiled in a sensational aftermath following the murder of a wealthy miser, Silas Gyde. After an unexpected turn of events, Jack learns that he is the sole heir to Gyde’s vast fortune, which propels him into a life filled with wealth and the trappings that come with it. The opening of the book sets the stage for Jack’s character and his socioeconomic frustrations as he navigates daily life on a meager income. With the backdrop of Gyde's explosive demise making headlines, Jack fantasizes about a life of luxury far removed from his austere reality. His fortunes change when he is summoned by Walter Delamare, the president of the National New York Bank, who reveals that Jack has inherited millions from Gyde. The initial excitement is tempered by the heavy realization of the responsibilities that accompany such wealth, especially in light of Gyde’s infamous life and the dangers lurking due to previous threats against him. As Jack contemplates his new wealth, he faces immediate challenges of identity, danger from those who may covet Gyde's legacy, and the complexities of romance that arise with his newfound status. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Footner, Hulbert, 1879-1944
EBook No.: 57210
Published: May 25, 2018
Downloads: 151
Language: English
Subject: Detective and mystery stories
Subject: Canadian fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.