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Dive into a gripping tale of white-collar crime and intrigue through the eyes of Montague, a member of New Yorks elite. As Montague navigates the treacherous waters of high finance, he witnesses the cunning manipulation of the stock market by the vengeful financier Dan Waterman—whose character draws inspiration from the infamous J.P. Morgan. Prepare for a captivating exploration of ambition, revenge, and the complexities of wealth. (Summary by Margaret)

In 1925, the greatest muckraking journalist and advocate for the working man, Upton Sinclair, believed that the cause in which he believed needed to be clearly and concisely explained - in plain English - for the benefit of the American worker. He contended that the elected government was run by the financial supporters of the political parties; that big business, with the support of the courts and legislatures and media at all levels, was exploiting and mistreating workers, and focusing their efforts every day to make the rich richer and the poor poorer.