Aunt Rachel

Aunt Rachel is a novel written by David Christie Murray that tells the story of a young man named Jack who inherits a large sum of money from his wealthy aunt Rachel. Jack is initially excited about his newfound wealth, but soon discovers that his aunt's fortune comes with a catch. In order to receive the money, Jack must fulfill a series of conditions set forth in his aunt's will, including taking care of her beloved dog and reconciling with his estranged father.As Jack navigates the challenges of fulfilling his aunt's wishes, he begins to uncover the dark secrets that lurk beneath the surface of his family's past. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including his aunt's eccentric housekeeper and a mysterious woman who seems to hold the key to his family's secrets.Aunt Rachel is a gripping tale of family secrets, betrayal, and redemption that will keep readers hooked from beginning to end. With its richly drawn characters and intricate plot, this novel is a must-read for fans of classic Victorian literature.Reuben pushed the green gate aside, and entering upon the lawn found Fuller in the act of carrying the table to its customary place. He had been so free of the house, and had been for years so accustomed to enter it and leave it at his will that there was nothing in the world but his own restraining sense of shyness to prevent him from walking past his host with the merest salutation, and fulfilling his own purpose then and there. But the trouble was that to his own disturbed feeling Fuller would infallibly have guessed his purpose, and either of the other members of the quartette arriving, or any chance visitor strolling in, would have known in a moment that he could have no other reason for entering the house than to ask Ruth's hand in marriage.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.