Ballantyne

By Helen Campbell

Book Overview

Ballantyne: A Novel is a work of fiction by author Helen Campbell. The book follows the story of the Ballantyne family, a wealthy and influential family living in New York City during the late 19th century. The family's patriarch, John Ballantyne, is a successful businessman who has built his fortune through shrewd investments and strategic partnerships. However, his success has come at a cost, as he has neglected his family in pursuit of his career.The novel explores the complex relationships within the Ballantyne family, including the strained dynamic between John and his wife, Elizabeth, and the rivalry between their two sons, William and James. As the story unfolds, the family faces a series of challenges and crises, including financial difficulties, scandalous affairs, and tragic deaths.Through vividly drawn characters and intricate plot twists, Ballantyne: A Novel offers a compelling portrait of a family struggling to navigate the complexities of wealth, power, and social status in turn-of-the-century America. With its rich historical detail and nuanced exploration of human relationships, this book is a captivating read for fans of literary fiction and historical drama alike.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: 116371982X
• ISBN13: 9781163719824
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"