Gold

Set against the backdrop of Tsarist Latvia before World War I, the narrative explores the stark contrasts between the lives of the impoverished working class and the morally compromised wealthy elite in Riga. It delves into the effects of unregulated free markets, illustrating how they exacerbate poverty and dehumanize the affluent. This classic novel offers a critical examination of high society and the nouveau riche, highlighting the social issues of the time.