The Man of Fortune: A Story of the Present Day is a novel written by Albany De Grenier Fonblanque Jr. and published in 1859. The story follows the life of a man named Walter Maynard, who rises from humble beginnings to become a successful businessman and political figure. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and moral dilemmas, including a romantic entanglement with a woman who is already married. The novel explores themes of ambition, wealth,...