Hotch-Pot (1867)

By Charles Cavendish Clifford and Umbra

Book Overview

Hotch-Pot is a novel written by Umbra and published in 1867. The story revolves around a group of characters who are all connected to the same inheritance. The main character, Mr. Witherington, is a wealthy man who dies without leaving a will. As a result, his estate is divided equally among his heirs, which includes his wife, children, and various distant relatives.The novel explores the various ways in which the inheritance affects each character's life. Some are happy with their newfound wealth, while others are disappointed with their small share. The story also delves into issues of class and social status, as some characters struggle to maintain their position in society while others rise to prominence.Throughout the novel, Umbra uses witty and satirical language to poke fun at the characters and their various quirks. The book is also notable for its use of dialect, which adds to the authenticity of the characters and their backgrounds.Overall, Hotch-Pot is a humorous and engaging novel that explores the complexities of inheritance and social status in Victorian England.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: 1165427249
• ISBN13: 9781165427246
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"