Publisher's Synopsis
A Great Game is a novel written by Charles Platt Brown and first published in 1914. The story follows the life of a young man named John Harcourt, who is determined to make a name for himself in the world of business. He starts out as a lowly clerk in a bank but quickly rises through the ranks thanks to his intelligence, hard work, and determination. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Helen, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that her father is one of John's biggest competitors.As John's career continues to flourish, he becomes embroiled in a high-stakes game of financial and political intrigue. He must navigate the cutthroat world of business while also trying to protect his reputation and the people he loves. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, including betrayal, scandal, and even threats to his life.Despite the many obstacles he faces, John remains steadfast in his pursuit of success and ultimately emerges victorious. A Great Game is a thrilling tale of ambition, love, and betrayal set against the backdrop of early 20th century America. It is a classic work of fiction that continues to captivate readers today.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.
