A newly minted heir and a sparkling social world collide in a keen, character-driven tale of wealth, ambition, and the search for meaning.
In a society of influence and lavish style, a young heir inherits thirty million dollars and must navigate the pull of admiration, duty, and personal purpose. The story follows the power plays of families, the allure of romance, and the question of what work and worth really mean when fortune arrives without effort.
Against a backdrop of tennis matches, elegant parties, and a rapidly changing social scene, the narrative centers on Madeleine Graham and the men who orbit her—the ones who chase status, love, and the chance to prove themselves worthy of a fortune.
Ideal for readers who enjoy period dramas of manners, money, and evolving identities within a glamorous but challenging social world.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book brings to life the raucous social scene of New York's financial elite around the beginning of the 20th century. The author uses the main character to criticize the stark contrast between the lives of new-money families and the established social order. He illustrates this disparity through a tragicomic tale of a charming but clueless millionaire whose money cannot buy him acceptance in society. The author suggests that only through personal experience can the truly wealthy appreciate the value of money and the emptiness of a life spent in aimless pursuits. This classic tale captivates the reader with a protagonist who is both sympathetic and absurd, providing a unique commentary on the human condition. 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 9781334314421_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-9781334314421
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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-9781334314421
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)