A witty, twist-filled romance of bribery, danger, and a bachelor’s loyalty in a world of high-stakes business.
Set in a brisk, early-20th-century mood, this story follows a clever couple navigating a web of scheming directors, dubious letters, and close calls. The book blends sharp dialogue with a plot that pivots on trust, risk, and the price of keeping a promise.
- Follow a stylish duo as they unravel a tangle of corporate intrigue and personal loyalties.
- Experience brisk, character-driven scenes filled with humor, tension, and sly reversals.
- Meet a cast of bankers, directors, and schemers posing as friends, with the stakes rising as plans unfold.
- See how ordinary choices ripple into extraordinary consequences for love and business.
Ideal for readers who enjoy witty, period-set romances braided with suspense and substantive, human drama.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers into the world of post-World War I Britain through the interconnected lives of two very different families. We meet the newly minted Baron Longwood, a man whose wealth and position were built on wartime profiteering, and his son, a man more content with quiet contemplation than his fatherââ â¢s ambition. The author contrasts the Baronââ â¢s relentless pursuit of success with the more introspective nature of his son, and explores the complexities of inherited wealth and the burdens of lineage. The narrative then shifts to a struggling export agency, Fraser and Company, and the contrasting personalities of its partners, the aimless Robert Fraser and the more diligent George Lucas. Their story is one of shifting fortunes, unexpected twists of fate, and the resilience of the human spirit. Through their trials and tribulations, the author explores the challenges of post-war recovery, the changing face of commerce, and the enduring power of individual character. This is a rich tapestry of characters and their interwoven fates, offering a poignant and insightful portrait of British society in the turbulent years after the Great War. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332918447_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332918447
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332918447
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)