A Hazard of new Fortunes

Immerse yourself in the gritty realism and poignant drama of late 19th century American life with this powerful novel from William D. Howells. Set against a backdrop of social and economic upheaval, this compelling story offers a searing critique of the materialistic excesses and moral ambiguities of the Gilded Age.

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