Publisher's Synopsis
The Fortunes of Oliver Horn is a novel written by F. Hopkinson Smith. The story revolves around Oliver Horn, a young man who inherits a fortune from his grandfather. Oliver is a simple and honest man who becomes overwhelmed by the sudden wealth and fame that comes with his inheritance. He moves to New York City, where he meets a variety of people, including a group of socialites who try to mold him into their idea of a perfect gentleman.As Oliver navigates his new life, he also tries to find love and meaning. He falls in love with a woman named Felice, but their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and social status. Oliver also becomes involved in philanthropy, using his wealth to help those in need.However, Oliver's new life is not without its challenges. He faces betrayal from those he thought were his friends and must navigate the corrupt world of business and politics. Through it all, Oliver remains true to himself and learns valuable lessons about the true meaning of happiness and success.The Fortunes of Oliver Horn is a timeless tale of wealth, love, and self-discovery that explores the complexities of human nature and the pursuit of happiness.If you were his friend, and most men who knew him were, he would have slipped his arm through your own, and after a brief moment you would have found yourself poring over a detailed plan, his arm still in yours, while he showed you the outline of some pin, or lever, needed to perfect the most marvellous of all discoveries of modern times--his new galvanic motor.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.