Publisher's Synopsis
Ten Thousand A-Year, Part 1 is a novel written by Samuel Warren and first published in 1841. The story follows the life of a young lawyer named Tittlebat Titmouse, who unexpectedly inherits a fortune of ten thousand pounds a year from a distant relative. With his new wealth, Titmouse becomes the talk of society and is courted by many who seek to benefit from his fortune. However, he soon discovers that his inheritance is not as secure as he thought, and he must navigate a web of deceit and corruption to hold on to his newfound wealth. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including his scheming lawyer, Mr. Gammon, and the beautiful and virtuous Miss Aubrey, who may hold the key to his happiness. Part 1 of the novel sets up the complex plot and introduces the main characters, setting the stage for the dramatic events that unfold in Part 2. With its themes of wealth, power, and morality, Ten Thousand A-Year is a timeless classic that continues to captivate 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.
