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Oh, Money! Money!

Oh, Money! Money!

By: Eleanor H. Porter
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Meet Mr. Stanley Fulton, a wealthy man with millions to his name but no heirs to inherit his fortune—except for a few unknown distant cousins. In a bold and intriguing experiment, he decides to give each of them $100,000 during his lifetime while going incognito to observe their true characters. Who among them will prove deserving of his vast wealth, and will his clever ruse be uncovered? Eleanor H. Porter, a celebrated early 20th-century author known for her enchanting children’s literature, including the beloved classic Pollyanna and its sequel, Pollyanna Grows Up, weaves a captivating tale filled with humor and moral lessons. (Summary by Maria Therese)

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