Originally published in 1895, a dying man instructs his son to
reject their family fortune because of its evil origins and his
grandfather’s unsavory past. Yet, his son is enamored by the
riches and its potential for good. John Calvert was a successful
engineer and heir to a large fortune. While on his deathbed, he
tells his son, Dr. Lucian Calvert, the truth about their family’s
money and how it was acquired. His dying wish is that Lucian never
touches a dime or use it for personal gain. John fails to leave a
will, which causes multiple “family members” to stake their
claim on his wealth. Despite his father’s haunting words, Lucian
becomes engaged in a battle for his highly-coveted estate. Beyond
the Dream of Avarice is a cautionary tale about status, wealth and
greed. Walter Besant provides an insightful look at the corruptive
nature of money and power. Even with a clear warning, man can still
fall victim to the desires of the flesh. With an eye-catching new
cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of
Beyond the Dream of Avarice is both modern and readable.
General
Imprint: |
Graphic Arts Books
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Mint Editions |
Release date: |
November 2021 |
Authors: |
Walter Besant
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Contributors: |
Mint Editions
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Dimensions: |
203 x 127mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
216 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5132-8133-9 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-5132-8133-X |
Barcode: |
9781513281339 |
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