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- Il busto d'oro : romanzo
Chapters
22 totalIL BUSTO D’ORO
CAPITOLO I. La negativa inattesa — Due tipi opposti — Hulda la Bella
CAPITOLO II. L’amante amata — La cameriera giudiziosa — Il cognato Wood
CAPITOLO III. Ancora una bottiglia — Sotto il fanale rosso — La carrozza misteriosa
CAPITOLO IV. L’assalto alla vettura — La signora misteriosa — I pensieri di Bess
CAPITOLO V. L’angelica Mary — L’ubbriacone impenitente — Il segreto della prima donna
CAPITOLO VI. L’antiquario di Toledo — L’idillio indimenticabile — L’alba maledetta
CAPITOLO VII. Hulda e Guy Stein — Un mutamento troppo rapido — Ciò che dovrà seguire
CAPITOLO VIII. La consolazione di Bess — Un giornale di nuovo genere — La fine di un cavallo
CAPITOLO IX. Un’anima in pena — L’orologio di Mary — Un mistero dopo l’altro
Description
A seasoned financier confronts the unsettling quiet of retirement, while his eager young protégé presses for fresh ventures. The elder’s sudden shift from relentless speculation to a yearning for purpose sparks a tense dialogue about risk, legacy, and the weight of accumulated wealth. Their clash illuminates how ambition can both bind and liberate, especially when age redefines what success truly means.
Meanwhile, a restless entrepreneur named Evarizo Grinfieri wrestles with a sudden surge of daring resolve. Spurred by the older man’s refusal, he envisions a bold plan to amass a fortune, considering every possible avenue—legal or not—to secure the money he believes will finally prove his worth. The narrative captures the intoxicating pull of opportunity, the moral shades of early‑twentieth‑century capitalism, and the personal stakes that turn a single decision into a life‑changing gamble.
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Language
it
Duration
~5 hours (306K characters)
Release date
2025-04-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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