Meredith Nicholson

Broschiertes Buch

The Main Chance

Beschreibung

The main chance explores the intersection of personal redemption and the harsh realities of business. The protagonist, seeking to rebuild his reputation after a failed venture, is thrust into a new role managing challenging investments in a small town. His struggles reflect the tension between past failures and the desire for success, while the complexities of the financial world and social dynamics in the region shape his journey. As he navigates the business landscape, the protagonist faces the weight of expectations, both professional and personal, and grapples with the consequences of his previous mistakes. The novel highlights the difficulties of establishing credibility in a tight-knit community, while also delving into the ways in which relationships both business and personal can influence one's path to success. With side characters offering contrasting perspectives, the narrative reveals how ambition, reputation, and the intricacies of human connection drive the protagonist s pursuit of stability and growth.

Autor

Meredith Nicholson (December 9, 1866 - December 21, 1947) was an American politician, diplomat, and best-selling author from Indiana. Nicholson was born on December 9, 1866, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Edward Willis Nicholson and the former Emily Meredith. Nicholson, who was largely self-taught, began his newspaper career at the Indianapolis Sentinel in 1884. He moved to the Indianapolis News the next year, where he stayed until 1897. He wrote Short Flights in 1891 and continued to write poetry and prose until 1928. Nicholson joined the Democratic Party in 1928 and served on the Indianapolis City Council for two years. He progressed through the ranks of the Democratic Party, earning assignments as envoys to Paraguay, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Nicholson married first Eugenie Clementine Kountze, Herman Kountze's daughter, and then Dorothy Wolfe Lannon, from whom he eventually divorced. Nicholson died in Indianapolis on December 21, 1947, at the age of 81, and was interred in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 274
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 390g
• ISBN-13: 9789370815384
• ISBN-10: 9370815384
• Artikelnr.: 74827995