""The Master of the House: A Story of Modern American Life"" is a novel written by Edgar James. The book is set in modern-day America and follows the life of a wealthy businessman named John Deering. Deering is the owner of a successful manufacturing company and lives in a luxurious mansion with his wife and children. Despite his success, Deering is plagued by a sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction with his life. He begins to question the meaning of his success and wonders if there is more to life than material wealth. As the story progresses, Deering's personal and professional life begin to unravel. His company faces financial difficulties, and his marriage is strained by infidelity and mistrust. Throughout the book, James explores themes of greed, ambition, and the search for meaning in a materialistic world. The Master of the House is a thought-provoking novel that offers a poignant commentary on the modern American experience.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.
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