
THE LAST WOMAN - COVER
THE LAST WOMAN
THE LAST WOMAN - CHAPTER I
BOOKS ON NATURE STUDY BY CHARLES G. D. ROBERTS
FAMOUS COPYRIGHT BOOKS
In the glittering world of early‑20th‑century Wall Street, a titan of finance sits behind a mahogany table, his mind heavy with a dilemma that threatens the empire he built. Across from him stands his daughter, Patricia—known in society circles as Juno—a fierce, sharp‑witted woman who has learned the language of stocks, bonds, and market gossip from the very man who raised her. Their partnership has always been a blend of paternal counsel and unflinching ambition, yet now an unprecedented situation forces the seasoned broker to confront a fear he has never felt.
Patricia’s confidence radiates; she is as decisive as any seasoned trader, unafraid to chart a new course even when precedent offers no guide. As the conversation deepens, the clash of generational vision and personal loyalty hints at a choice that could reshape their fortunes—and test the limits of their bond. Listeners are drawn into a tense, intimate portrait of power, pride, and the price of daring in a rapidly changing world.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (353K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-03-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Known today for early 20th-century popular fiction, this elusive novelist left behind romantic adventure stories with dramatic heroines and big emotions. Surviving records point more clearly to the books than to the life, which gives the work an old-fashioned air of mystery.
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