The first volume in Dreiserâ€™s celebrated Trilogy of Desire, The Financier tells the story of Frank Cowperwood, the son of a banker whose forays into the world of finance bring him incredible

The Financier

The first volume in Dreiserâ€™s celebrated Trilogy of Desire, The Financier tells the story of Frank Cowperwood, the son of a banker whose forays into the world of finance bring him incredible loss and fortune. Set during the aftermath of the American Civil War, Frankâ€™s exploits cause him to become involved in several notable historical events, including the Great Chicago Fire and the Panic of 1973. Modeled after tycoon Charles Yerkes, Frank remains a compelling character whose financial failures and successes still delight readers to this day.
Country USA
Manufacturer Empire Books
Binding Paperback
EANs 9781619493681
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

The Financier