Publisher's Synopsis
My Lady's Money: An Episode In The Life Of A Young Girl is a novel written by Wilkie Collins and first published in 1895. The story is about a young girl named Lucy Westwick who inherits a large sum of money from an elderly lady she had befriended. However, Lucy soon discovers that the money is being sought after by a group of unscrupulous individuals who will stop at nothing to get their hands on it. The novel is set in Victorian England and explores themes of greed, deception, and the power dynamics between men and women. Lucy is a strong and independent character who refuses to be intimidated by the men who are trying to take her money. She is aided in her quest by a young lawyer named Mr. Speedwell, who becomes her ally and friend. As the story unfolds, Lucy and Mr. Speedwell uncover a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy their lives. They must use all their wits and courage to outsmart their enemies and protect Lucy's inheritance. My Lady's Money is a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue that showcases Wilkie Collins' mastery of the mystery genre. It is a must-read for fans of Victorian literature and anyone who enjoys a good mystery.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.
