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Detailed 20th Century Historical Analysis
The Fifth Ace by American author Douglas Grant (a pseudonym used by Isabela Ostrander) is a book of literary historical fiction first published in 1918 in the United States.
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"Giles Murdaugh was a very wealthy man, a power in the world of finance. He was a widower and his only living relatives were his son, Ralph, and a niece. At the time I mention, Ralph was a young man, just out of college. He fell in love with a—a young person who was not his equal socially; in fact, she earned her living by singing and dancing upon the stage of a music-hall. She was a most respectable, most exemplary young woman," he added hastily, "but Giles Murdaugh was violently opposed to the union. Her name was Violet Ashton."
Synopsis
Douglas Grant's book The Fifth Ace is set in the realm of professional poker. It tells the tale of a young player who becomes well-known and wealthy but discovers that success has a cost. The book delves into topics of aspiration, greed, and the allure of gaming. The narrative takes place in Limasito, a prosperous little town in the Mexican oil belt. Now let's explore the fascinating realm of The Fifth Ace.
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Title Details- Original 1918 text
Literary fiction
Genre: Mystery
- Original 1918 text
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