The Man of Fortune: A Story of the Present Day is a novel written by Albany De Grenier Fonblanque Jr. and originally published in 1859. The story follows the life of a successful businessman named Francis Armitage, who rises from humble beginnings to become one of the wealthiest men in England. Armitage is a complex character, driven by ambition and a desire for power, but also struggling with personal demons and a troubled past.As the novel progresses,...