Two Boys and a Fortune Or, The Tyler Will

By Matthew White

""Two Boys and a Fortune Or, The Tyler Will"" by Matthew White is a novel from the early 20th century that centers on two brothers, Roy and Rex Pell, and their family as they navigate the complexities of an unexpected inheritance from a miserly old man, Mr. Tyler. The story begins with a chance encounter where Roy Pell performs a heroic act by saving Mr. Tyler from a trestle bridge accident. Grateful for Roy's bravery, Mr. Tyler decides to reward the Pell family by leaving his considerable fortune to their mother, setting off a series of emotional and social challenges for the boys. As the family grapples with newfound wealth, the story delves into themes of family loyalty, moral integrity, and the impact of material gain. The boys' different reactions to their inheritance-one driven by ambition, the other by a desire for simplicity-highlight the tensions that arise when wealth complicates relationships. The novel explores how the dynamics within the Pell family evolve under the weight of their inheritance, while examining the moral dilemmas that come with sudden prosperity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9368099057
• ISBN13: 9789368099055
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"