In 1867, a poor Boston street kid wished for luck and luck struck Meet Thomas Lawson, the improbable Copper King of the Gilded Age, and the love of his life, Jeanne. Their dream houses rivaled Downton Abbey. Their desire ignited the moment they met, launching a passionate, decades-spanning love story. Lawson unwittingly rescued the Town of Scituate, Massachusetts. Yet he failed to win over Boston Brahmins, despite being among the richest men of his time. Begging the question: how long did Lawson's luck last?
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