The Money Master, Volume 2

Name: The Money Master, Volume 2
Author: Gilbert Parker

The Money Master, Volume 2 by Gilbert Parker is a novel that follows the story of a wealthy financier named John Thorpe. The book explores themes of power, greed, and corruption as Thorpe navigates his way through the world of high finance in London during the late 19th century.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1905 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance · 9 chapters · 33,823 words

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It was hard to say which was the more important person in the parish, the New Cure or M'sieu' Jean Jacques Barbille. When the Old Cure was alive Jean Jacques was a lesser light, and he accepted his degree of illumination with content. But when Pere Langon was gathered to his fathers, and thousands had turned away from the graveyard, where he who had baptised them, confirmed them, blessed them, comforted them, and firmly led them was laid to rest, they did not turn at once to his successor with confidence and affection. The new cure, M. Savry, was young; the Old Cure had lived to be eighty-five, bearing wherever he went a lamp of wisdom at which the people lighted their small souls. The New Cure could command their obedience, but he could not command their love and confidence until he had earned them.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1905 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance, Adventure, Literary Fiction
Length: 33,823 words
Structure: 9 chapters, 503 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical period and incorporates real historical events and figures, providing a backdrop for the fictional story.
Drama — The book explores complex characters and emotional themes, focusing on personal and social conflicts.
Romance — Romantic relationships and emotional connections between characters are central to the plot.
Adventure — The story includes elements of adventure, with characters embarking on journeys and facing challenges.