First published 1720
Josiah, a young man of unbridled ambition, leaves his rural home for the bustling city. There, he navigates a cutthroat world of power and privilege, rising through the ranks with cunning and charm. But as Josiah's influence grows, so too do the threats that seek to undermine him. A gripping tale of one man's insatiable hunger for greatness, and the heavy price he must pay.
Genres: fiction, drama, historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: rags-to-riches, rise-and-fall
Paperback · Harper Perennial