Publisher's Synopsis
The Fortune Hunter, also known as The Adventures of a Man About Town, is a novel written by Helen Berkley in 1844. The story is set in New York society and follows the experiences of a man named Henry Morland, a charming and handsome bachelor who is known for his wit and social skills. Henry is a fortune hunter, meaning he is seeking a wealthy wife to secure his financial future. He sets his sights on a beautiful and wealthy heiress named Clara Howard, who is the daughter of a prominent banker. However, Clara is already engaged to a man named Augustus Mortimer, who is also wealthy and well-connected. Undeterred, Henry sets out to win Clara's heart and break off her engagement to Augustus. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including other fortune hunters, social climbers, and members of high society. As the story unfolds, Henry's true motives are revealed, and he must confront the consequences of his actions. The Fortune Hunter is a satirical commentary on the social conventions and expectations of New York society in the mid-19th century. It explores themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of wealth and status.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.
