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Paper Profits: A Novel of Wall Street
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025893594
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Paper Profits: A Novel of Wall Street is a compelling exploration of the dizzying heights and devastating lows of the American financial world during a pivotal era. The novel delves into the lives of individuals swept up in the feverish speculation of the stock market, where fortunes are made and lost on the rustle of a ticker tape. The narrative follows the trajectory of those driven by the allure of quick wealth, capturing the psychological and social consequences of the obsession with paper riches.
Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing economic landscape, the story examines the moral complexities and personal sacrifices inherent in the pursuit of the American Dream through financial gain. Arthur Train masterfully portrays the atmosphere of the trading floor and the high-stakes environments of New York's financial district, offering a vivid look at the culture of greed and the inherent fragility of prosperity. Paper Profits: A Novel of Wall Street remains a poignant reflection on the human element within the machine of capitalism, serving as both a gripping drama and a cautionary tale about the volatility of the markets and the enduring nature of human ambition.
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