At Any Cost (1885)

By Edward Garrett

Book Overview

""At Any Cost"" is a novel written by Edward Garrett and published in 1885. The story revolves around the character of a young man named Frank Redland who is determined to succeed in life at any cost. He is ambitious and willing to take any risks to achieve his goals, even if it means sacrificing his morals and values.The novel is set in the Victorian era and explores the themes of social mobility, greed, and the corrupting influence of power. Frank's journey takes him from a small town to the big city, where he becomes involved in various shady dealings and schemes to climb the social ladder.Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including a wealthy businessman, a cunning lawyer, and a beautiful woman who becomes his love interest. Frank's pursuit of success and wealth leads him down a dangerous path, and he must confront the consequences of his actions.The novel is a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition and the importance of staying true to one's values. It offers a glimpse into the social and economic realities of the Victorian era and the challenges faced by those who sought to rise above their station in life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164581651
• ISBN13: 9781164581659
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"