The Tontine
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Thomas B. Costain
Binding: Hardback
Published: Collins, London, 1956
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This sweeping historical novel chronicles the lives intertwined by a unique financial pact. Set against the opulent and often ruthless backdrop of Victorian England, the narrative uncovers the ambitions, secrets, and rivalries among the participants of a tontine. The intricate plot details decades of human drama, as fortunes rise and fall, and characters scheme for ultimate control of the vast inheritance. It presents a compelling saga of greed, love, and survival, illustrating the profound impact of a single agreement across generations. The compelling narrative maintains a suspenseful and dramatic tone throughout, drawing readers into a world of high stakes and enduring human passions.
Author: Thomas B. Costain
Binding: Hardback
Published: Collins, London, 1956
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This sweeping historical novel chronicles the lives intertwined by a unique financial pact. Set against the opulent and often ruthless backdrop of Victorian England, the narrative uncovers the ambitions, secrets, and rivalries among the participants of a tontine. The intricate plot details decades of human drama, as fortunes rise and fall, and characters scheme for ultimate control of the vast inheritance. It presents a compelling saga of greed, love, and survival, illustrating the profound impact of a single agreement across generations. The compelling narrative maintains a suspenseful and dramatic tone throughout, drawing readers into a world of high stakes and enduring human passions.