The Condor Passes

The Condor Passes

Grauâ€™s riveting story of one manâ€™s rise to power in New Orleansâ€”and the mystery, joy, sorrow, love, and death that shape his extraordinary life
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Like many people in turn-of-the-twentieth-century New Orleans, Thomas Henry Oliver came to the city to escape a dull lifeâ€”in his case, a childhood in the backwoods of the Midwest. But few New Orleans immigrants find as much prosperity as Oliver does amongst the cityâ€™s lively streets. By the time heâ€™s ninety-five, Oliver has amassed an enormous fortune built from brothels and speakeasies. But as his wealth grows, so does his familyâ€™s desire to control it. After a series of strokes, Oliver must choose an inheritor, even though his two entitled daughters and ambitious adopted son donâ€™t always seem worthy of his legacy.
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The Condor Passes is a simmering dynastic saga of three generations colliding in their battle to control an empire.
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This ebook features an illustrated biography of Shirley Ann Grau, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the authorâ€™s personal collection.
Country USA
Manufacturer Open Road Media
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2012-04-10
Format Kindle eBook

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