The House Of A Merchant Prince - William Henry Bishop - Bog

The House of a Merchant Prince: A Novel of New York is a work of fiction by American author William Henry Bishop. The novel is set in New York City during the late 19th century and tells the story of the wealthy merchant prince, John Harrington, and his family. Harrington's family is one of the most prominent and respected in the city, and they live in a grand mansion on Fifth Avenue. However, beneath the surface, the family is plagued by secrets, scandals, and hidden desires. The novel explores the themes of wealth, power, and social class, as well as the struggles of the individual characters to find happiness and fulfillment in a society that values material success above all else. Throughout the book, readers are introduced to a cast of complex and intriguing characters, including Harrington's wife, daughter, and son, as well as various members of New York's elite society. As the plot unfolds, the family's secrets are gradually revealed, and the characters are forced to confront the consequences of their actions. The House of a Merchant Prince is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of high society in turn-of-the-century New York.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.