"Fortune Hunter: A Novel of New York Society" by Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie is a captivating tale that explores the pursuit of wealth and the complexities of romantic entanglements in 19th-century New York. The story follows two fashionable bachelors, Brainard and Ellery, as they navigate the world of fortune hunting, while the Clinton sisters—Rachel, who rejects the game, and the melodramatic Ester—find themselves caught in the fray. Amidst the comedic twists and turns, the penniless orphan Arria Walton yearns for true love, adding depth to the narrative.

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