Filthy Rich by Fred Sheinbaum (1957)
When a young, ambitious lawyer takes on a case involving a powerful family, he quickly finds himself in over his head. The family is the wealthiest in the country, and they will do anything to protect their fortune. As the lawyer digs deeper, he discovers a web of secrets and lies that could destroy the family’s reputation and fortune. The lawyer must decide whether to pursue justice or protect the family’s secrets. As he navigates the murky waters of the legal system, he discovers that the truth is often more complicated than it appears. Filthy Rich is a gripping story of power, privilege, and corruption. It is a timely and relevant look at the dark side of wealth and power in America.
By Fred Sheinbaum · First published 1957 · Genre: Satire, Humor, Fiction · 4,921 words
First lines
"He was worse than Dillinger, the James
Boys, Captain Kidd and Benedict Arnold put together -- all because he was"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Fred Sheinbaum
- Date: 1957 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Satire, Humor, Fiction, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 4,921 words
- Structure: 1 section, 120 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Satire — The book is a satirical look at the lives of the wealthy and powerful, and how they use their money and influence to get what they want.
- Humor — The book is filled with humorous anecdotes and observations about the lifestyles of the rich and famous.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, with characters and events that are not based in reality.
- Romance — The book contains romantic elements, as the protagonist is in search of true love.
Tags
Consumption (Economics) · Fiction · New York (N.Y.) · Rich people · Science fiction · Short stories · asked · come · consumer · could · daddy · dear