Miss Dividends: A Novel

Name: Miss Dividends: A Novel
Author: Archibald Clavering Gunter

By Archibald Clavering Gunter

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A young New York heiress travels westward, leaving Manhattan society and its matchmaking pressures behind as several suitors and family interests pursue her. The narrative alternates between urbane social comedy and Western adventure, following a clubman and an adventurous acquaintance who move from drawing-room intrigues to mining camps, Salt Lake City gatherings, and encounters with secretive local factions. Romantic complications, social ambition, and schemes over fortune and marriage drive episodes that blend satire of Eastern aristocracy with pulpy suspense. Travel scenes, clubroom anecdotes, and melodramatic incidents combine to examine manners, ambition, and cultural clashes between city life and frontier values.

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Archibald Clavering Gunter

Archibald Clavering Gunter was a British novelist known for his engaging storytelling and vivid characterizations. His works often explore themes of adventure, romance, and social dynamics, reflecting the complexities of human relationships. Among his notable titles is "Miss Dividends: A Novel," which showcases his ability to weave intricate plots with relatable characters. Gunter's writing also includes historical narratives, as seen in "Kahden tulen välissä: Romaani Yhdysvaltain kansalaissodasta," which delves into the American Civil War. His contributions to literature provide insight into the societal norms and challenges of his time.