The Profiteers by E. Phillips Oppenheim
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"The Profiteers" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written in the early 20th century, likely during the 1920s. The book delves into the tumultuous world of British economic and societal dynamics after World War I, revolving around the characters involved in the speculative stock market and their intricate relationships. Among the prominent characters is John Philip Wingate, a determined American financier, who finds himself embroiled in a financial duel against the
unscrupulous Dreadnought Phipps, leading to a story filled with financial intrigue and personal vendettas. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a lavish garden party hosted by Lady Amesbury, which sets the stage for various characters, including two stockbrokers discussing the rising wheat prices tied to a mysterious company, British and Imperial Granaries (B. & I.). Wingate's imminent arrival in London raises eyebrows among the financial elite as he is rumored to be coming to challenge Phipps and the B. & I. The narrative is interwoven with Wingate's reflections on his past, his enemies, and the elegant yet troubled Lady Dredlinton, hinting at deeper connections and conflicts that will unfold as the story progresses. The opening focuses on the interplay of social gatherings and market strategies, providing a glimpse into the lives of those who navigate both high society and high-stakes finance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Profiteers |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10575 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-10575-8 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 390 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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