The story revolves around a young and ambitious man who seeks to rise above his humble beginnings. He is driven by an insatiable desire for wealth, power, and social status. Through cunning and ruthless means, he climbs the ladder of success, leaving a trail of broken relationships and ruined lives in his wake. As he reaches the pinnacle of his ambition, he realizes that his pursuit of greatness has come at a terrible cost, including the loss of his own humanity.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1899 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Social Commentary · 21 chapters