The Money Master is a novel written by Gilbert Parker, first published in 1913. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of John Grier, a self-made millionaire who is known as the ""Money Master"". Grier is a shrewd businessman who has amassed a fortune through his investments and deals in the stock market.The novel explores the themes of wealth, power, and love, as Grier navigates his way through the complexities of his personal and professional life. He is a man who is driven by his ambition and ...
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The Money Master is a novel written by Gilbert Parker, first published in 1913. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of John Grier, a self-made millionaire who is known as the ""Money Master"". Grier is a shrewd businessman who has amassed a fortune through his investments and deals in the stock market.The novel explores the themes of wealth, power, and love, as Grier navigates his way through the complexities of his personal and professional life. He is a man who is driven by his ambition and desire for success, but he is also haunted by his past and the mistakes he has made.As the story unfolds, Grier becomes involved in a love triangle with two women, one of whom is his former love interest and the other is a young woman who is new to his social circle. His relationships with these women are complicated by his own insecurities and the pressures of his public image as a wealthy and powerful man.Throughout the novel, Parker provides a vivid portrayal of the world of high finance and the social hierarchy of the time. He also delves into the psychological and emotional complexities of his characters, creating a rich and engaging narrative that explores the human condition in all its complexities.Overall, The Money Master is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of wealth, power, and love in the late 19th century.The air was like a mellow wine, and the light on the landscape was full of wistfulness. It was a thing so exquisite that a man of sentiment like Jean Jacques in his younger days would have wept to see. And the feeling was as palpable as the seeing; as in the early spring the new life which is being born in the year, produces a febrile kind of sorrow in the mind. But the glow of Indian summer, that compromise, that after-thought of real summer, which brings her back for another good-bye ere she vanishes for ever--its sadness is of a different kind. Its longing has a sharper edge; there stir in it the pangs of discontent; and the mind and body yearn for solace. It is a dangerous time, even more dangerous than spring for those who have passed the days of youth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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