After The Ball

Auteurs

• Patricia Beard

Paramètres

• Pages: 416 pages
• Temps de lecture: 15 heures

• Affaires et économie
• Biographies et réflexions
• Commerce et vente
• Histoire
• Nonfiction

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The story follows James Hazen Hyde, a young heir who inherits a fortune and rises to prominence in the late 19th century. His lavish lifestyle culminates in a grand ball, but a misstep leads to accusations of corporate misconduct, embroiling him in a scandal that captivates the nation. This historical narrative explores themes of greed, familial relationships, and America's complex views on wealth, set against a backdrop of Gilded Age opulence and intrigue, ultimately resulting in a government investigation that reshapes financial regulations.

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• Année de publication: 2009
• Reliure: (rigide)