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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
The historical novel The Tontine by Thomas B. Costain chronicles the lives intertwined by a unique financial pact. Set against a backdrop of 19th-century society, the narrative details the fortunes and fates of individuals bound by a tontine, a high-stakes agreement where the last survivor inherits a vast fortune. This intricate tale presents a compelling study of human greed, ambition, and the relentless march of time. Costain masterfully illustrates the social machinations and personal dramas that unfold as participants vie for ultimate wealth, creating a suspenseful and engaging read. The novel uncovers the profound impact of such a pact on generations, making it a captivating journey through history and human nature.
Author: Thomas B. Costain
Format: Hardback
Published: 1956, Collins
Genre: Historical fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
The historical novel The Tontine by Thomas B. Costain chronicles the lives intertwined by a unique financial pact. Set against a backdrop of 19th-century society, the narrative details the fortunes and fates of individuals bound by a tontine, a high-stakes agreement where the last survivor inherits a vast fortune. This intricate tale presents a compelling study of human greed, ambition, and the relentless march of time. Costain masterfully illustrates the social machinations and personal dramas that unfold as participants vie for ultimate wealth, creating a suspenseful and engaging read. The novel uncovers the profound impact of such a pact on generations, making it a captivating journey through history and human nature.