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A novel of romance and adventure, of love and valor, of mystery and hidden treasure. The hero is required to spend a whole year in the isolated house, which according to his grandfather's will shall then become his. If the terms of the will be violated the house goes to a young woman whom the... read more

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Pickering's letter bringing news of my grandfather's death found me at Naples early in October.

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This is book 4 of 10 in Publishers Weekly Bestselling Novels In 1906. (authoritative list)

Preceded by The Fighting Chance, and followed by Jane Cable.

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  1. Meredith Nicholson (Author)

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Original Language: English
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Publication Date: 1905
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