Publisher's Synopsis
Outrageous Fortune is a novel written by Edgar Fawcett in 1894. The story is set in New York City during the late 19th century and follows the lives of two wealthy families, the Van Cortlands and the Vervains. The Van Cortlands are a prominent and respected family, while the Vervains are considered to be nouveau riche and socially inferior.The novel explores the themes of wealth, social status, and love. The plot revolves around the love triangle between the Van Cortland son, Jack, the Vervain daughter, Josie, and Jack's childhood friend, Paul. Jack is torn between his love for Josie and his loyalty to his family, while Paul is secretly in love with Jack.As the story progresses, the families become embroiled in a scandal involving a stolen family heirloom. This scandal threatens to ruin both families, and Jack must decide whether to protect his family's reputation or follow his heart.Outrageous Fortune is a captivating novel that provides a glimpse into the social dynamics of New York City's elite during the late 19th century. Fawcett's writing style is engaging, and his characters are well-developed and relatable. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
