Publisher's Synopsis
The Auction Block is a novel written by Rex Beach, an American novelist and playwright. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Joan Lackland. Joan is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is forced to sell her inheritance due to her father's debts. She is sold at an auction to a wealthy and powerful man named John Stuart Webster, who is known for his ruthless business tactics.As Joan adjusts to her new life as Webster's wife, she discovers that her husband is involved in illegal activities and is willing to do anything to maintain his power and wealth. She also learns about the dark secrets of her family's past and the true nature of her father's debts.With the help of her loyal friend and confidante, Joan sets out to uncover the truth about her husband's business dealings and to protect her family's legacy. She must navigate the dangerous world of high society and confront her own fears and doubts as she fights to reclaim her independence and expose the corruption and greed that threaten to destroy her life.The Auction Block is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption that explores the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of our actions. Beach's vivid descriptions and well-developed characters make for a compelling read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.""The boys like to see Dick trimmed--it's a matter of principle with them never to let him win a bet--and they'd do anything for me. You're the best tailor in the city, but too conservative. Now I'm going to bring you fifty new accounts, every one good for better than two thousand a year. That's a hundred thousand dollars. How much am I offered? Going! Going!""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.
