Work, wait, win
Work, Wait, Win, published in 1891 by the English writer Ruth Lamb, is a story of reversal and recovery told for young readers. Its narrator, a young man brought up in comfort at a country hall, learns at his father's death that the family fortune is gone, and the household must move from the hall to a cottage while strangers take the old home as tenants. The chapters that follow, with titles like "Brightening Prospects," "A Skeleton in the Cupboard" and "Old Trees Uprooted," carry him through hard work, the opinions of the sharp-tongued Miss Flint, a mystery about the past and the slow mending of his prospects. The faith that sustains him is stated without preaching. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Work, wait, win
Work, wait, win by Ruth Lamb can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Work, wait, win in the public domain?
Yes. Work, wait, win by Ruth Lamb is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Work, wait, win?
About 5 h 35 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Work, wait, win?
Work, wait, win by Ruth Lamb is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
