The Inheritors An Extravagant Story (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162698236)

The Inheritors: An Extravagant Story is a novel written by Joseph Conrad. The book tells the story of a group of wealthy and powerful individuals who inherit a vast fortune from a deceased family member. These individuals, who are used to living in luxury and excess, must now navigate the challenges of managing their newfound wealth and power.As they struggle to adapt to their new circumstances, the inheritors find themselves embroiled in a web of intrigue and betrayal. They must contend with jealous rivals, scheming family members, and the ever-present threat of scandal and ruin.Through it all, Conrad weaves a complex and compelling tale of greed, ambition, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. The Inheritors: An Extravagant Story is a timeless work of literature that explores the darker side of human nature and the consequences of unchecked ambition.It was a palatial apartment furnished in white and gold -- Louis Quinze, or something of the sort -- with very new decorations after Watteau covering the walls. The process of disfiguration, however, had already begun. A roll desk of the least possible Louis Quinze order stood in one of the tall windows; the carpet was marked by muddy footprints, --also by Ford Maddox Ford.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work

Author: Joseph Conrad
ISBN-10: 1162698233
ISBN-13: 9781162698236
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 162
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.35d