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Mr. Wycherly’s Wards (1912)

Mr. Wycherly’s Wards (1912)

Lizzie Allen Harker

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104357665
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Mr. Wycherly’s Wards is a novel by Lizzie Allen Harker, first published in 1912. The story follows the lives of two orphaned siblings, Jack and Jill, who are taken in by their wealthy guardian, Mr. Wycherly. Mr. Wycherly is a kind and generous man who takes a genuine interest in the children’s well-being, but his efforts are thwarted by his scheming and manipulative niece, Lavinia. Lavinia is determined to inherit Mr. Wycherly’s fortune and will stop at nothing to achieve her goal, even if it means causing harm to the children. As Jack and Jill grow older, they face a series of challenges and setbacks, including illness, financial difficulties, and Lavinia’s interference. However, with the help of their loyal friends and Mr. Wycherly’s unwavering support, they are able to overcome these obstacles and find happiness in their own way. The novel is a heartwarming tale of family, love, and perseverance, and is sure to delight readers of all ages.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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