The Golden Block is a novel written by Sophie Kerr and published in 1918. The story is set in the bustling city of New York during the early 20th century and revolves around the lives of two families - the Hancocks and the Masons. The Hancocks are a wealthy family who own a department store called The Golden Block, which is the heart of the city's shopping district. The patriarch of the family, John Hancock, is a shrewd businessman who is determined...