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Prodigals of Monte Carlo
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerRomanceClassic Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025927435
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 308
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Prodigals of Monte Carlo is a compelling drama of high-society intrigue and human redemption penned by the prolific Edward Phillips Oppenheim. The story centers on Sir Hargrave Wendever, a wealthy Englishman who, faced with a terminal diagnosis, decides to retreat to the Mediterranean to live out his final months in splendor. In an act of grand generosity, he invites two prodigals-individuals struggling with their own misfortunes-to share in the opulence of his Monte Carlo villa. What follows is a sophisticated exploration of fate, romance, and the complexities of the human spirit set against the backdrop of the glittering French Riviera.
Oppenheim, celebrated for his mastery of the gentlemanly thriller, infuses this narrative with the elegance and tension characteristic of his most beloved works. As the characters navigate the social whirl of casinos and grand hotels, they find themselves entangled in unexpected emotional and moral dilemmas. Prodigals of Monte Carlo captures the essence of the Jazz Age elite while delivering a timeless story about the search for purpose and the transformative power of kindness. This work stands as a quintessential example of early twentieth-century fiction, blending atmosphere and suspense into a seamless and evocative reading experience.
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