Description
The story begins with the discovery of the body of a man believed to be John Harmon, heir to a huge fortune, but who in fact did not die and returns under a false name to test the characters around him. The fates of the characters intertwine through a complex network of events that reflect the reality of Victorian society. The novel contains a sharp critique of social greed and the behaviors that govern the different classes, and features strong characters such as Bella Wilmer, Mr. Boddy, and Eugene Rayburn.
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