The Hardy family had no money, power, or connections. They enjoyed a short period of popularity within their community from having two successful sons.

Many close and distant relatives came knocking on their door with gifts to ask for favors.

Some of them requested that Travis find a job for their children in Covenford. And some of them requested to borrow large sums of money.

Dick and Janine were snobs who cared about their reputation. But they loved money even more.

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