Bluffer's luck
by OpenStories
Original author: W. C. Tuttle
"Bluffer's Luck" by W. C. Tuttle is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Nan Whitlock, a struggling young woman trying to navigate her life after her friend dies, revealing a world filled with danger and unexpected opportunities in Lobo Wells, Arizona. The opening portion of the book introduces Nan as she faces desperation due to her lack of employment and money. After the sudden death of her roommate, she discovers an inheritance letter addressed to her late friend, which offers her both a dilemma and a chance at a new life. The narrative unfolds in a gritty, atmospheric setting, where Nan grapples with whether to take a risk that could change her fortunes, leading her towards a potential new identity as she contemplates cashing a check meant for someone else. The tone is embedded in themes of survival, deception, and the unpredictability of life’s chances.
Bluffer's luck, by W. C. Tuttle. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #70449.
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26 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: Up Against It2,566 words
- 2.Chapter II: Len Ayres Returns3,324 words
- 3.Chapter III: The Masquerading Heiress1,527 words
- 4.Chapter IV: Threats1,573 words
- 5.Chapter V: Owner of the Box S1,713 words
- 6.Chapter VI: Reputations2,515 words
- 7.Chapter VII: A Warning1,558 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: Visitors1,246 words
- 9.Chapter IX: A Ruined Ranch2,024 words
- 10.Chapter X: Strangers in Lobo Wells2,195 words
- 11.Chapter XI: Attempted Murder835 words
- 12.Chapter XII: Free Lances of the Range1,955 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: Shots in the Night1,025 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: Aftermath1,766 words
- 15.Chapter XV: An Unknown Bushwhacker4,418 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: Baggs Pulls Strings2,694 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: Mystery1,841 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: Shrewd Questions2,174 words
- 19.Chapter XIX: Left for Dead1,196 words
- 20.Chapter XX: The Sheriff Comes1,629 words
- 21.Chapter XXI: An Ultimatum1,180 words
- 22.Chapter XXII: Something Wrong1,087 words
- 23.Chapter XXIII: Baggs Takes Charge2,295 words
- 24.Chapter XXIV: Evicted1,189 words
- 25.Chapter XXV: Hashknife Does Some Trailing1,643 words
- 26.Chapter XXVI: A Tall Bluff3,025 words