Edwin Lefevre

The Last Penny (eBook, ePUB)

A Financial Thriller of Risk and Reward

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Last Penny," Edwin Lefevre masterfully intertwines the intricacies of financial speculation with the emotional turmoil faced by his characters, painting a vivid portrait of the American stock market in the early 20th century. Lefevre'Äôs narrative employs a blend of realism and sharp dialogue, allowing readers to experience the exhilarating highs and the devastating lows of trading. The book serves as a critical commentary on human ambition and folly, echoing the sentiments of the burgeoning capitalist society while encapsulating the universal struggle for wealth and security amidst uncertainty. Edwin Lefevre, a journalist turned novelist, was deeply entrenched in the world of finance, which informed his expertise and insight in storytelling. His career as a reporter for the Wall Street Journal and his own experiences in trading provided a foundation that fueled "The Last Penny," illustrating both the excitement and the ethical dilemmas of the financial realm. Lefevre'Äôs background enriches his portrayal of characters who are inevitably intertwined with their ambitions, making them relatable yet cautionary figures in the realms of speculative trade. This compelling narrative is highly recommended for readers interested in financial literature, historical fiction, and the moral implications accompanying the pursuit of wealth. Lefevre's rich prose and insightful observations offer uncomfortable yet necessary reflections that resonate with contemporary social themes, ensuring that "The Last Penny" remains relevant and engaging for today's audiences.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 223
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066168988
• Artikelnr.: 58929618

Autorenporträt

Edwin Lefevre was an American journalist, writer, and diplomat most known for his publications about Wall Street industry. George Edwin Henry Lefevre was born on January 23, 1871, in Colón, Colombia (now the Republic of Panama). He was the son of Emilia Luísa María Santiago de la Ossa, sister of Jeronimo and María de la Ossa de Amador, and Henry Lefevre (1841-1899). Henry was born in Jersey, the Channel Islands, and immigrated to the United States as a child. For many years, Henry served as the Pacific Steamship Company American's general agent in Panama. Their son, Edwin, had dual citizenship and was sent to the United States as a boy. He finished his study at Lehigh University, where he trained as a mining engineer. However, at the age of nineteen, he began his profession as a journalist, later becoming a stockbroker. Following his father's death, Edwin acquired considerable money and became an independent investor. While living in Hartsdale, New York, Edwin Lefèvre released a collection of his short stories titled Wall Street Stories in 1901. This was followed by other novels on money and finance until 1908, when Lefèvre, his wife Martha, and their children relocated to an estate in East Dorset, Vermont. Panama selected him as its ambassador to Spain and Italy in 1909.