Her Weight in Gold
1911
Her Weight in Gold is a comedic novel by George Barr McCutcheon, first published in 1911. Set in a small town, it follows the unconventional relationship between Martha Gamble, the unattractive stepdaughter of General Horatio Gamble, and Eddie Ten Eyck, a financially troubled young man. The story humorously explores themes of love, wealth, and societal perceptions of value as Eddie contemplates marrying Martha for her future inheritance, leading to a quirky romantic adventure filled with irony and sarcasm.
