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Cappy Ricks Retires
Paperback
HumorGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781434418630
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Nov 15 2024
Pages: 458
Weight: 1.27
Height: 1.02 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Cappy Ricks, the sharp-witted head of a thriving shipping business, plans for a leisurely retirement, but finds his plans comically upended. This humorous novel dives into family clashes, business drama, and the pursuit of autonomy that defies age.
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century industry and family feuds, this novel follows the indomitable Cappy Ricks as he struggles to relinquish control of his shipping empire. Cappy's journey, filled with wit and wisdom, tackles family conflicts and personal reinventions, capturing the spirit of resilience and humor in the face of change.
Peter B. Kyne (1880-1957) was a popular American novelists. Many of his works were adapted for film from the early, silent days of the Hollywood studios through the 1950s.
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