Arthur Conan Doyle

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The Firm Of Girdlestone

Beschreibung

"The Firm of Girdlestone" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a gripping novel that unfolds within the bustling global of Victorian commerce. Unlike Doyle's extra well-known detective stories, this work delves into the nation-states of commercial enterprise ethics, ethical dilemmas, and the effects of unchecked ambition. The narrative centers across the Girdlestone circle of relatives, who run a hit transport firm. The patriarch, Jonas Girdlestone, is an intelligent and ruthless businessman, inclined to go to brilliant lengths to shield his fortune. His son, Ezra, is ready to inherit the business but is torn between his father's callous practices and his very own ethical compass. As the story unfolds, the Girdlestone firm will become entangled in an internet of deceit, fraud, and treacherous dealings. The novel explores issues of greed, justice, and the complexities of familial relationships. Doyle's skillful storytelling and eager observation of human nature are obtrusive on this early work, showcasing his versatility beyond the detective style. "The Firm of Girdlestone" stays an idea-frightening exploration of enterprise morality, resonating with readers who recognize Victorian literature's nuanced technique to social issues.

Autor

Doyle is also known as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle or "Conan Doyle", suggesting that "Conan" is the part of the title of his compound name. He was baptized in St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh. After baptism, he got the name "Arthur Ignatius Conan" and "Doyle" as his last name. Many other names like Michael Conan were regarded as his godfather. The indexes of the British Library and the Library of Congress treat "Doyle" alone as his last name. Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan was a British essayist and doctor. He was the man behind the creation of the famous fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for 'A Study in Scarlet'. He had written four books and 56 brief tales about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are achievements in the field of thriller fiction. Doyle was a famous essayist. Other than Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and sci-fi anecdotes about Professor Challenger and hilarious tales about the Napoleonic fighter Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 346
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 436g
• ISBN-13: 9789361152771
• ISBN-10: 9361152777
• Artikelnr.: 70080766