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This sad social novel revolves around the problematic issue of money. Michael returns from Australia to London a rich man. However, he hides this fact from everybody and spends money only on the things he really needs. He contemplates leaving his money to his granddaughter Jane, under the condition that she donate at least most of it to charity. However, Jane is not sure she can do it. This novel tells much about working class life in 19th century London.(Summary by Stav Nisser)
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- 1Chapter 01: A Thrall of Thralls22:38 · lukija: Elizabeth Klett
- 2Chapter 02: A Friend in Request20:55 · lukija: daisyb
- 3Chapter 03: A Superfluous Family27:37 · lukija: KarlHenning
- 4Chapter 04: Clara and Jane24:24 · lukija: MaryA
- 5Chapter 05: Jane is Visited26:50 · lukija: Anise
- 6Chapter 06: Glimpses of the Past30:16 · lukija: Margaret Espaillat
- 7Chapter 07: Mrs. Byass's Lodgings24:45 · lukija: KarlHenning
- 8Chapter 08: Pennyloaf Candy29:21 · lukija: KarlHenning
- 9Chapter 09: Pathological31:42 · lukija: KarlHenning
- 10Chapter 10: The Last Combat21:54 · lukija: Ric F
- 11Chapter 11: A Disappointment21:11 · lukija: Ric F
- 12Chapter 12: Io Saturnalia29:25 · lukija: KarlHenning
- 13Chapter 13: The Bringer of Ill News16:41 · lukija: KarlHenning
- 14Chapter 14: A Welcome Guest17:14 · lukija: KarlHenning
- 15Chapter 15: Sunlight in Dreary Places27:49 · lukija: KarlHenning
- 16Chapter 16: Dialogue and Comment19:23 · lukija: Ric F
- 17Chapter 17: Clem Makes a Disclosure21:42 · lukija: Ric F
- 18Chapter 18: The Joke is Completed23:58 · lukija: KarlHenning
- 19Chapter 19: A Retreat24:59 · lukija: Lynne T
- 20Chapter 20: A Vision of Noble Things30:36 · lukija: Lynne T
- 21Chapter 21: Death the Reconciler31:49 · lukija: KarlHenning
- 22Chapter 22: Watching from Ambush27:55 · lukija: KarlHenning
- 23Chapter 23: On the Eve of Triumph27:16 · lukija: Ric F
- 24Chapter 24: The Family History Progresses37:43 · lukija: Ric F
- 25Chapter 25: A Double Consecration26:56 · lukija: Ric F
- 26Chapter 26: Sidney's Struggle30:47 · lukija: Ric F
- 27Chapter 27: Clara's Return17:23 · lukija: southernemma
- 28Chapter 28: The Soup-Kitchen26:01 · lukija: rookieblue
- 29Chapter 29: Phantoms32:56 · lukija: Ric F
- 30Chapter 30: On a Barren Shore32:42 · lukija: Ric F
- 31Chapter 31: Woman and Actress33:49 · lukija: Ric F
- 32Chapter 32: A Haven37:40 · lukija: Ric F
- 33Chapter 33: A Fall from the Ideal22:32 · lukija: Ric F
- 34Chapter 34: The Debt Repaid27:13 · lukija: Ric F
- 35Chapter 35: The Treasury Unlocked19:56 · lukija: Ric F
- 36Chapter 36: The Heir32:04 · lukija: Ric F
- 37Chapter 37: Mad Jack's Dream34:23 · lukija: Ric F
- 38Chapter 38: Joseph Transacts Much Business46:48 · lukija: Ric F
- 39Chapter 39: Sidney47:01 · lukija: Ric F
- 40Chapter 40: Jane36:29 · lukija: Ric F
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