The Cormorant of Threadneedle Street (1875)

The Cormorant of Threadneedle Street is a novel written by James Roberts and published in 1875. The story is set in London and follows the life of a wealthy businessman named John Harmer, who is known as the ""Cormorant"" due to his ruthless business practices. Harmer is the head of a successful banking firm located on Threadneedle Street, which is the financial center of London.The novel explores the themes of greed, power, and corruption in the world of finance. Harmer's business dealings are often unethical and he is willing to do whatever it takes to increase his wealth and influence. However, his actions eventually catch up with him and he is faced with the consequences of his greed.The Cormorant of Threadneedle Street also touches on the social issues of the time, such as the widening gap between the rich and poor and the struggles of the working class. The characters in the novel come from various social classes and their interactions highlight the disparities between them.Overall, The Cormorant of Threadneedle Street is a gripping tale of ambition and its consequences. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian finance and society.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.