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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
"The Gold Brick" is an ancient fiction story book written by Ann S. Stephens. Set in a small New England village, the plot revolves round the doorway of a mysterious foreigner named Mr. Brief, who claims to have a precious gold brick. As phrase of Mr. Brief's fortune spreads, the villagers grow to be obsessed with the idea of wealth and fulfillment, ensuing in a succession of a laugh and ridiculous situations. Stephens delves into situation matters of greed, ambition, and the dangers of consumerism with smart talk and notable sarcasm. The characters, who variety from formidable businesspeople to nosy buddies, are honestly depicted and feature caricatures of contemporary cultural conventions and beliefs. As the story progresses, Stephens takes readers on a splendid adventure through the issues and follies of human nature, skewering the upper elegance's pretensions and exposing the hollowness in their interests. "The Gold Brick" is a hilarious and incisive mirrored photograph at the age-vintage pursuit for wealth and standing, reminding readers of the value of integrity and authenticity in an look-obsessed international.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
"The Gold Brick" is an ancient fiction story book written by Ann S. Stephens. Set in a small New England village, the plot revolves round the doorway of a mysterious foreigner named Mr. Brief, who claims to have a precious gold brick. As phrase of Mr. Brief's fortune spreads, the villagers grow to be obsessed with the idea of wealth and fulfillment, ensuing in a succession of a laugh and ridiculous situations. Stephens delves into situation matters of greed, ambition, and the dangers of consumerism with smart talk and notable sarcasm. The characters, who variety from formidable businesspeople to nosy buddies, are honestly depicted and feature caricatures of contemporary cultural conventions and beliefs. As the story progresses, Stephens takes readers on a splendid adventure through the issues and follies of human nature, skewering the upper elegance's pretensions and exposing the hollowness in their interests. "The Gold Brick" is a hilarious and incisive mirrored photograph at the age-vintage pursuit for wealth and standing, reminding readers of the value of integrity and authenticity in an look-obsessed international.