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A man’s rise from poverty to influence sets off a tense, stylish game of charm, risk, and ambition.
In Frederic Carrel’s Mr. Ames: The Art of Ascent, wealth, power, and desire collide on a path to a sweeping, world-spanning ascent.
In a tale where social status and personal vision collide, a restless protagonist leverages wit, marriage, and political clout to reshape his world. Across glittering salons, sea voyages, and a sharp eye for opportunity, the book follows a man who believes he can master both fortune and fate—until the costs of ascent become clear.
Set against a backdrop of travel, romantic entanglements, and high-stakes maneuvering, the story tracks ambition’s pull from quiet beginnings to a center stage where influence grows and loyalties shift. The novel blends psychological insight with a keen eye for social dynamics, inviting readers to watch power’s price unfold.
- Follow a self-made protagonist as he forges alliances, shifts of fortune, and strategic decisions.
- Experience social salons, luxurious travel, and the tension between wealth and ethics.
- Watch how personal relationships test ambition and reveal what truly matters.
- See how public influence and private choices intersect in a life spent chasing ascent.
Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven fiction about ambition, charm, and the costs of pursuit.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Ames, an Italian-educated artist who unexpectedly inherits a large fortune and relocates to London. Upon his arrival, Ames finds himself a stranger in his native land and struggles to reconcile his previous life experiences with the expectations and social norms of his new, wealthy status. The author delves into Ames's complexities as he navigates the contrasting worlds of art and aristocracy, exploring themes of ambition, societal pressures, and the pursuit of power. Through Ames's journey, the book provides a thought-provoking examination of the choices individuals make to define themselves and the consequences that follow. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334622380_0
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