The Fighting Chance
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ISBN10: 1162727063
ISBN13: 9781162727066
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 524
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.05 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162727066
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 524
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.05 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Fighting Chance is a novel written by Robert W. Chambers. The story revolves around a young man named Richard Barry who moves to New York City to start a new life. However, he soon finds himself caught up in a web of corruption and deceit as he tries to make his way in the world of business. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful actress, a ruthless businessman, and a mysterious woman who may hold the key to his success or his downfall. As Richard struggles to navigate the treacherous waters of the business world, he must also confront his own inner demons and come to terms with his past. The Fighting Chance is a gripping tale of ambition, love, and betrayal that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1906. Chambers, American artist and writer, later turned to writing romantic fiction to earn a living. According to some estimates, Chambers had one of the most successful literary careers of his period, with a few of his works achieving bestseller status. The story begins: The speed of the train slackened; a broad tidal river flashed into sight below the trestle, spreading away neither hand through yellowing level meadows. And now, above the roaring undertone of the cars, from far ahead floated back the treble bell-notes of the locomotive; there came a gritting vibration of brakes; slowly, more slowly the cars glided to a creaking standstill beside a sun-scorched platform gay with the bright flutter of sunshades and summer gowns. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
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