The Temptation Of Wealth

The Temptation of Wealth: Or The Heir By Primogeniture is a novel written by Emilie Flygare Carlen and published in 1846. The story revolves around the life of a wealthy family in Sweden, the Hjertes. The patriarch, Baron Hjerte, has two sons, Carl and Gustav, but only one can inherit the family fortune due to the laws of primogeniture.Carl, the eldest son, is the heir apparent and enjoys a life of luxury and privilege. He is engaged to a beautiful woman named Ebba, but their relationship is strained due to Carl's infidelity. Gustav, on the other hand, is a hardworking and virtuous young man who struggles to make ends meet. He falls in love with Ebba's sister, Sophie, but their relationship is forbidden due to their different social status.As the story unfolds, Carl's reckless behavior leads him to financial ruin, and he becomes desperate to maintain his lavish lifestyle. He turns to gambling and other vices, which only worsen his situation. Meanwhile, Gustav works tirelessly to support his family and prove his worth, despite the challenges he faces.The novel explores themes of wealth, power, love, and morality, and offers a critique of the societal norms that prioritize inheritance and privilege over hard work and merit. Carlen's writing is engaging and insightful, and the characters are well-developed, making for a compelling read. The Temptation of Wealth is a classic work of Swedish literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.