A Man of Millions (1901)

Samuel Robert Keightley

A Man of Millions (1901)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
1 January 2009
Pages
344
ISBN
9781437459548

A Man of Millions (1901)

Samuel Robert Keightley

A Man of Millions is a novel written by Samuel Robert Keightley and published in 1901. The story revolves around the life of a wealthy businessman named John H. Shaw, who has amassed a fortune through his shrewd business acumen. Despite his success, Shaw is unhappy with his life and longs for something more meaningful.One day, Shaw meets a young woman named Alice, who works as a nurse in a hospital. He is immediately drawn to her kind and compassionate nature, and they soon fall in love. However, their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Shaw's family and friends, who believe that Alice is not of the same social status as Shaw.As Shaw struggles to balance his love for Alice with his obligations to his business and social circle, he begins to question the true value of his wealth and status. In the end, he must decide whether to follow his heart or conform to the expectations of those around him.A Man of Millions is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, wealth, and social class. Keightley's writing is engaging and insightful, offering a glimpse into the complexities of life in the early 20th century.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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