Fighting for fortune

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Gutenberg ID

76812

Title

Fighting for fortune

Language

en

Book source

Project Gutenberg

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In this thrilling adventure, Dean Mercer and his loyal friend Marcus Ellison face a series of high-stakes challenges after being wrongly accused of theft. From a dramatic stagecoach accident to a daring prison escape, the duo must navigate rough terrain and cunning villains to clear their names. With nautical nautical slang, fast-paced action, and themes of loyalty and justice, this classic tale offers an exciting ride for young readers seeking adventure and moral triumph.

Summary up to 500 words

In Roy Franklin's *Fighting for Fortune*, young Dean Mercer finds himself wrongly framed for theft and imprisoned in a reform school. Alongside his loyal companion Marcus Ellison, Dean escapes the facility, disguising themselves as charcoal burners to evade detection. Their journey reveals that Dean's supposed uncle was a fabrication by his enemies and that crucial evidence proving their innocence was stolen by a vulture's nest. The boys face numerous perils, including a dramatic stagecoach crash that leaves Marcus injured but alive. Determined to clear their names, they track down the villains, including the scheming Tim Downey and the corrupt Colonel Darringford. Dean discovers that Downey was hired by the Colonel to burn a steamer and rob Judge Oglesby. With the help of a local marshal, Dean orchestrates a confrontation where Downey is arrested and forced to confess, implicating the Colonel in the crimes. Meanwhile, Marcus works to clear the charges against his father, Robert Ellison. With the assistance of a witness known as Crazy Meg, the truth about Robert's innocence is established. The story concludes with justice served: the villains face imprisonment, while the innocent boys find new opportunities. The community revives its economy with a newly repaired steamer, and the narrative underscores enduring themes of friendship, perseverance, and the ultimate triumph of truth over deception.

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Categories

• Adventure
• Fiction