Old Mr. Davenant's Money (1908)

Old Mr. Davenant's Money is a novel written by Frances Powell and published in 1908. The story revolves around the wealthy and eccentric Mr. Davenant, who lives in a grand house in the English countryside. When he dies, his will stipulates that his fortune should be divided between his two nieces, Emily and Julia, on the condition that they live in the house together for a year. The two women are very different: Emily is practical and sensible, while Julia is flighty and irresponsible. As they struggle to live together and manage the estate, they begin to uncover secrets about Mr. Davenant's past and the true nature of his fortune. Meanwhile, a young man named Jack appears on the scene, claiming to be Mr. Davenant's illegitimate son. His arrival throws the household into chaos and raises questions about the validity of the will. Old Mr. Davenant's Money is a charming and witty novel that explores themes of family, inheritance, and the complexities of human relationships.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.