Jane Cable - Mccutcheon, George Barr
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First published in 1906, Jane Cable tells the story of a young woman, Jane, raised in wealth and high society but unaware of her true origins. Adopted as an infant by the Cables, Jane's past is hidden by her mother's deception. The novel is set in Chicago and delves into themes of identity, inheritance, and the complexities of familial ties. Tension builds when a corrupt lawyer, who knows the truth of Jane's adoption, begins blackmailing her mother, putting Jane's engagement to Graydon Bansemer at risk. The novel was a major bestseller in 1906 and 1907. George Barr McCutcheon (1866-1928) was…mehr

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First published in 1906, Jane Cable tells the story of a young woman, Jane, raised in wealth and high society but unaware of her true origins. Adopted as an infant by the Cables, Jane's past is hidden by her mother's deception. The novel is set in Chicago and delves into themes of identity, inheritance, and the complexities of familial ties. Tension builds when a corrupt lawyer, who knows the truth of Jane's adoption, begins blackmailing her mother, putting Jane's engagement to Graydon Bansemer at risk. The novel was a major bestseller in 1906 and 1907. George Barr McCutcheon (1866-1928) was an American popular novelist and playwright. His best known works include the series of novels set in Graustark, a fictional East European country, "Brewster's Millions," a play and several films.
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American playwright and novelist George Barr McCutcheon (1866-1928) was well-known for his contributions to early 20th-century literature. McCutcheon, who was born in South Raub, Indiana, on July 26, 1866, first attended Purdue University to study mechanical engineering. But his love of writing propelled him into a career in journalism, where he was employed by publications including the Chicago Record and the Lafayette Daily Courier. With the release of "Graustark" in 1901, McCutcheon became well-known in literature. Readers were enthralled by the romantic adventure set in a made-up European realm. With this achievement, McCutcheon launched a successful literary career that produced a large number of novels with recurring themes of humour, romance, and adventure. George Barr McCutcheon was a well-liked and esteemed character in American literature because of his skill at storytelling and capacity to draw readers in with gripping tales. He wrote continuously until his passing on October 23, 1928, leaving a body of enjoyable and significant works.