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The Rise and Fall of Sir William Deane in Milford
In Milford Vermont a poor tailor William Deane inherits a vast fortune from Sir Robert Deane of Lancashire after a family scheme and village gossip erupt around his elevation. Friends and enemies alike pivot around his new status while townsfolk court him, his wife, and daughter, with marriages, manners, and assets shifting under the glare of wealth and rumor.
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Boston Spectator
Laura
Hill
Liverpool
Robert Deane
Deane Hall
Lancashire
England
William Deane
Milford
Vermont
United States
Oews
Post Office
Deanes
Deaves
Jepson
Walker
Sir Robert
Hengon
Henson
Deane
Mir. Kewavn
New York
New England
Mr. Deane
Milo
Mr. Ueason
Mr. Deene
Sir William Deane
Lady Deare
Lady Deane
Sir William
Honora
William
Natadoub
Polyglot
Betsey
Solomon
Enizapean
Elizabeth Deane
Lockefer
Robert
Boston
Mr. Hennon
Weacon
Higorvers
Elia Dirst
Wim