A Fool and His Money by George Barr McCutcheon
"A Fool and His Money" by George Barr McCutcheon is a novel penned during the early 20th century. The story introduces the protagonist, John Bellamy Smart, who inherits a considerable fortune from his Uncle Rilas, only to find himself struggling with the complexities of wealth, relationships, and self-perception. As he delves into his newfound riches, he encounters the pitfalls of fortune and the allure of romance that complicates his life. At thestart of the novel, we meet John Smart, a somewhat self-deprecating and romantically inclined writer navigating his tumultuous emotions after falling for a woman who ultimately prefers a jeweler’s clerk over his wealth. Having purchased the mysterious Schloss Rothhoefen, he soon discovers an enigmatic woman living in the east wing, leading to a mix of intrigue and comedic conflict over ownership. As John grapples with his new status and the eccentricities of castle life, he experiences comical misadventures and the antics of his quirky entourage, setting the stage for a blend of humor, romance, and personal discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McCutcheon, George Barr, 1866-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Fool and His Money |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Etext produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Authors -- Fiction |
| Subject | Castles -- Fiction |
| Subject | Americans -- Germany -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6325 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 11, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 221 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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