Bessie Wilmerton Or Money, And What Came Of It: A Novel

By Margaret Westcott

Book Overview

Bessie Wilmerton or Money, and What Came of It is a novel written by Margaret Jane Cook Westcott in 1874. The story revolves around the life of Bessie Wilmerton, a young woman who inherits a large sum of money from her deceased father. With her newfound wealth, Bessie is able to live a life of luxury and comfort, but soon realizes that money cannot buy happiness. As Bessie navigates her way through high society, she encounters a range of characters, including her scheming stepmother, her love interest, and a group of social climbers who seek to use her wealth for their own gain. Along the way, Bessie learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the true meaning of happiness.The novel is set in the Victorian era and provides a detailed portrayal of the social and cultural norms of the time. It explores themes such as class, gender, and the role of money in society. Bessie Wilmerton or Money, and What Came of It is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers insight into the complexities of life in the 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436787688
• ISBN13: 9781436787680
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"