The Fortunes of the Farrells

The Fortunes of the Farrells by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey tells the story of the Farrell family, particularly focusing on two young sisters, Mollie and Ruth, as they navigate their financial struggles. Their lives are turned upside down when their estranged, wealthy Uncle Bernard reappears, bringing with him the possibility of inheritance and a change in their fortunes. The novel opens with Uncle Bernard, a reclusive and wealthy man, summoning his nieces and nephews to assess who might in...