The Inheritors An Extravagant Story (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169270329)

""The Inheritors: An Extravagant Story"" is a novel written by Joseph Conrad. The story takes place in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two brothers, Peter and John, who inherit a large sum of money from their father. The brothers are vastly different in their personalities and lifestyles, with Peter being a reckless spendthrift and John being more reserved and responsible. As they navigate their newfound wealth, they encounter a variety of characters, including a mysterious woman named Ada, who complicates their lives even further. The novel explores themes of wealth, greed, and the corrupting influence of money on human relationships. It is a complex and thought-provoking work that showcases Conrad's mastery of storytelling and character development.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: 1169270328
ISBN-13: 9781169270329
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 162
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d