Publisher's Synopsis
""The Fortune Hunter Or The Adventures Of A Man About Town"" is a novel written by Helen Berkley and published in 1844. The story is set in New York City and follows the adventures of a man about town named Harry Templeton. Harry is a charming and handsome young man who is always on the lookout for a wealthy woman to marry, in order to secure his financial future.Throughout the novel, Harry meets several eligible women, including the beautiful heiress, Miss Julia Mortimer. Despite her wealth, Julia is not interested in marrying for money and instead wishes to marry for love. Harry, however, is determined to win her over and sets out to prove himself worthy of her affections.As Harry navigates the complexities of New York society, he must also deal with the consequences of his actions. His schemes and manipulations eventually catch up with him, and he is forced to confront the true nature of his desires and the consequences of his actions.""The Fortune Hunter Or The Adventures Of A Man About Town"" is a witty and entertaining novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of New York society in the mid-19th century. It explores themes of love, money, and social status, and offers a compelling portrait of a man who is both charming and flawed.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.
