King Mammon And The Heir Apparent (1896)

By George A. Richardson

Book Overview

King Mammon and the Heir Apparent is a novel written by George A. Richardson and published in 1896. The story revolves around the protagonist, John Denham, who is the heir apparent to the wealthy and powerful King Mammon. John is a young man who has been sheltered from the outside world and has lived a life of luxury and privilege. However, when he falls in love with a young woman named Edith, he begins to question the values and beliefs of his family and their way of life.As John struggles to come to terms with his own identity and the expectations placed upon him by his family and society, he finds himself drawn into a web of deceit, betrayal, and corruption. He must navigate the treacherous waters of politics and power, while also trying to hold onto his own moral compass and sense of self.Through John's journey, the novel explores themes of wealth, power, corruption, and the struggle for individual identity in a society that values conformity and obedience. It is a thought-provoking and engaging story that offers a glimpse into the world of the wealthy and powerful during the late 19th century.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: 1166620603
• ISBN13: 9781166620608
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 462 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"