{"product_id":"2026100005422-secondhand-the-tontine","title":"The Tontine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Yellowed         ,          price clipped\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48792256381147,"sku":"2026100005422-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/84585246-3e98-4193-9561-029433952dab.png?v=1779274181","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100005422-secondhand-the-tontine","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}