""Nobody's Fortune"" is a novel written by Edmund Hodgson Yates and first published in 1872. The story follows the life of a young man named Richard Vance who, despite his humble beginnings, aspires to climb the social ladder and become wealthy and successful. Through his hard work and determination, Richard eventually becomes a successful businessman and rises to the top of London's high society. However, his success comes at a price as he becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and betrayal, and must struggle to maintain his position and reputation. The novel is a fascinating exploration of the themes of ambition, social climbing, and the corrupting influence of power. It is a gripping read that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.In Three Volumes.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.