To the Last Penny (1917)

To The Last Penny is a novel written by Edwin Lefevre and published in 1917. The story follows the life of a young man named John Carrington, who is determined to make a fortune in the stock market. He starts out as a clerk in a brokerage firm and works his way up to become a successful trader. However, his obsession with money and success leads him down a dangerous path, as he becomes involved in shady deals and risky investments. Along the way, he meets a beautiful young woman named Alice, who becomes his love interest and helps him to see the error of his ways. The novel explores themes of greed, ambition, love, and redemption, and offers a cautionary tale about the dangers of pursuing wealth at any cost. With its vivid characters and compelling plot, To The Last Penny remains a classic work of American literature, and a timeless commentary on the pursuit of the American Dream.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.