An Inch Of Fortune
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A witty and acerbic work of British fiction, An Inch of Fortune chronicles the misadventures of a group of morally ambiguous characters navigating the treacherous social and financial landscapes of mid-twentieth-century England. Simon Raven, known for his sharp satirical eye and unflinching portrayal of human weakness, presents a world where ambition, greed, and self-deception collide with darkly comic results. The narrative illustrates how thin the line between fortune and ruin can be, particularly for those who mistake luck for virtue. Written with Raven's characteristic blend of cynicism and elegance, the novel delivers a penetrating commentary on class, money, and the compromises people make to get ahead.
Author: Simon Raven
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Blond & Briggs
Genre: Modern fiction
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A witty and acerbic work of British fiction, An Inch of Fortune chronicles the misadventures of a group of morally ambiguous characters navigating the treacherous social and financial landscapes of mid-twentieth-century England. Simon Raven, known for his sharp satirical eye and unflinching portrayal of human weakness, presents a world where ambition, greed, and self-deception collide with darkly comic results. The narrative illustrates how thin the line between fortune and ruin can be, particularly for those who mistake luck for virtue. Written with Raven's characteristic blend of cynicism and elegance, the novel delivers a penetrating commentary on class, money, and the compromises people make to get ahead.