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Grau tells the captivating story of a man's rise in New Orleans—and the secrets, joys, sorrows, love, and death that shape his extraordinary life. Thomas Henry Oliver came to New Orleans at the beginning of the twentieth century to escape a monotonous life—specifically, a childhood in the rural Midwest. Few immigrants in New Orleans find as much prosperity as Oliver in the vibrant streets of the city. By the age of ninety-five, Oliver has amassed a vast fortune consisting of brothels and speakeasies. However, as his wealth grows, so does his family's desire to control him. After a series of strokes, Oliver must choose an heir, even though his two demanding daughters and his ambitious adopted son do not always seem worthy of inheriting his legacy. The Condor Passes is a simmering dynastic saga about three generations clashing in their struggle for control of an empire.
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The Condor Passes, Shirley Ann Grau
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- 1972
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- Title
- The Condor Passes
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Shirley Ann Grau
- Publisher
- Fawcett Crest
- Released
- 1972
- Format
- Paperback
- Series
- Original title
- The condor passes
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- Grau tells the captivating story of a man's rise in New Orleans—and the secrets, joys, sorrows, love, and death that shape his extraordinary life. Thomas Henry Oliver came to New Orleans at the beginning of the twentieth century to escape a monotonous life—specifically, a childhood in the rural Midwest. Few immigrants in New Orleans find as much prosperity as Oliver in the vibrant streets of the city. By the age of ninety-five, Oliver has amassed a vast fortune consisting of brothels and speakeasies. However, as his wealth grows, so does his family's desire to control him. After a series of strokes, Oliver must choose an heir, even though his two demanding daughters and his ambitious adopted son do not always seem worthy of inheriting his legacy. The Condor Passes is a simmering dynastic saga about three generations clashing in their struggle for control of an empire.