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This powerful novel explores the dynamics of the financial world during the Civil War and after the stock market panic caused by the Chicago fire. Frank Cowperwood, a ruthlessly dominating broker, climbs the ladder of success, occasionally missing a rung or two, with his loving mistress... read more
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- Frank Cowperwood: Add a description of this character.
- Aileen Butler
- Henry Cowperwood
- John
- Mr. Mollenhauer
- Harper Steger
- Simpson
- George W. Stener
- Owen
- Edward Malia Butler
- Edward Butler
- Norah
- Callum
- Shannon
- Lillian
- Wingate
- Strobik
- Mamie
- Alderson
- Bonhag
- Tighe
- Anna
- Frank A. Cowperwood
- Ellsworth
- Judge Payderson
- Desmas
- Mrs. Calligan
- Albert Stires
- Martinson
- Hibbs
- Harmon
- Mrs. Semple
- Davison
- Mr. Chapin
- Walter Leigh
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THE PHILADELPHIA INTO WHICH FRANK Algernon Cowperwood was born was a city of two hundred and fifty thousand and more.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in Trilogy of Desire. (standard series)
Followed by The Titan.
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- Theodore Dreiser (Author)
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Page Count: 702
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- Dewey: 813.52
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