Martin Chuzzlewit

Long convinced that his family are only after his money, the wealthy but elderly Martin Chuzzlewit takes in an orphaned girl, Mary Graham, to be his nursemaid, promising that she will be well provided for as long as Martin is alive. But when Martin's grandson, young Martin, falls in love with Mary, he is disowned. Cast out, young Martin travels to the American West to build his fortune. However, his journey has unforeseen consequences not only for himself, but also for his grandfather and poor Mary Graham.