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- A Novel (1919)

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The Graftons is a novel written by Archibald Marshall and first published in 1919. The story revolves around the Grafton family, who are wealthy and influential members of British society. The patriarch of the family, Lord Grafton, is a successful businessman who has built his fortune through a variety of questionable means. His wife, Lady Grafton, is a socialite who is more concerned with maintaining appearances than with the family's true financial situation.The novel follows the lives of the various members of the Grafton family, including their children and grandchildren. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the family's wealth is built on a foundation of corruption and deceit. The Graftons are involved in a variety of shady dealings, including insider trading, bribery, and embezzlement.As the family's secrets begin to come to light, they are forced to confront the consequences of their actions. The novel explores themes of morality, greed, and the corrupting influence of power. It also offers a glimpse into the world of British high society during the early 20th century.Overall, The Graftons is a gripping tale of a family's rise to power and their eventual downfall. It is a thought-provoking novel that raises important questions about the nature of wealth and power, and the cost of pursuing them at any cost.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164034735
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 356
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 476 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 20. december 2024
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The Graftons is a novel written by Archibald Marshall and first published in 1919. The story revolves around the Grafton family, who are wealthy and influential members of British society. The patriarch of the family, Lord Grafton, is a successful businessman who has built his fortune through a variety of questionable means. His wife, Lady Grafton, is a socialite who is more concerned with maintaining appearances than with the family's true financial situation.The novel follows the lives of the various members of the Grafton family, including their children and grandchildren. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the family's wealth is built on a foundation of corruption and deceit. The Graftons are involved in a variety of shady dealings, including insider trading, bribery, and embezzlement.As the family's secrets begin to come to light, they are forced to confront the consequences of their actions. The novel explores themes of morality, greed, and the corrupting influence of power. It also offers a glimpse into the world of British high society during the early 20th century.Overall, The Graftons is a gripping tale of a family's rise to power and their eventual downfall. It is a thought-provoking novel that raises important questions about the nature of wealth and power, and the cost of pursuing them at any cost.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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