In "The Firm of Girdlestone" by Arthur Conan Doyle, John Girdlestone and his son Ezra are esteemed figures in their prosperous business. Driven solely by their own interests, their cynicism knows no bounds. When a series of disastrous speculations threatens the firm's financial stability, they resort to deceptive tactics in a desperate attempt to...More
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a British writer and medical doctor. He created the character ‘Sherlock Holmes’ in 1887 for ‘A Study in Scarlet’, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction.
Doyle was a prolific writer; other than Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a British writer and medical doctor. He created the character ‘Sherlock Holmes’ in 1887 for ‘A Study in Scarlet’, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson. The Sherlock Holmes stories are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction.
Doyle was a prolific writer; other than Holmes stories, his works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels.
Book Summary
In "The Firm of Girdlestone" by Arthur Conan Doyle, John Girdlestone and his son Ezra are esteemed figures in their prosperous business. Driven solely by their own interests, their cynicism knows no bounds. When a series of disastrous speculations threatens the firm's financial stability, they resort to deceptive tactics in a desperate attempt to save themselves. A daring plan is devised involving the manipulation of the diamond market, leading them to send an agent to the Ural mountains. As they navigate treacherous waters, the Girdlestones face unexpected challenges that put their entire scheme at risk. With the promise of immense wealth on the line, they find themselves entangled in a web of deceit, dangerous alliances, and sinister intentions. In this gripping tale of greed and ambition, Arthur Conan Doyle unravels the depths to which individuals will go to protect their interests, raising questions about the true nature of wealth and the consequences of unchecked desires.
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