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Hope, Anthony
1863
1933
Hawkins, Anthony Hope
Hedman, Valfrid
1872
1939
A man of mark. Finnish
Presidentin kilpakosijat
$aHämeenlinna :$bArvi A. Karisto Oy, $c1916.
Tapio Riikonen
"Presidentin kilpakosijat" by Anthony Hope is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the fictional South American republic of Aureata during the late 19th century, the story unfolds against a backdrop of political instability and the efforts of its first president, Marcus W. Whittingham, to establish a prosperous nation. The narrative centers around the main character, Mr. Martin, who becomes entangled in the complexities of government finances and power struggles, particularly in relation to the president's ambitious projects and the impending dangers surrounding national debt. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Aureata, a nation struggling to realize its founding ideals amid economic turmoil and a mix of political intrigue. Mr. Martin, a young bank officer, arrives in the capital, Whittingham, as the president grapples with the harsh realities of governance and the growing dissent from opposition forces. As Martin navigates his role within the banking system and the precarious economic situation, he finds himself intertwined with the lives of key figures, including the charismatic president and the intriguing Signorina Christina Nugent, adding layers of personal conflict and moral ambiguity to the political landscape. Through Martin's experiences, the stage is set for a tale of ambition, loyalty, and the inherent risks of a nation on the brink of transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 35.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Political fiction
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Bankers -- Fiction
British -- South America -- Fiction
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