Release date is 2017-04-17

Produced by Helvi Ollikainen and Tapio Riikonen

"Rahanvaihtajat" by Upton Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of wealth, social standing, and the complexities of human relationships in the context of early 1900s America. The story centers around the character of Lucy Dupree, a young widow who relocates to New York from New Orleans, where she becomes entangled in the city’s elite social scene and its accompanying challenges. The opening of the novel introduces us to Lucy's backstory and her return to social life after the death of her wealthy husband. We see the curiosity and admiration surrounding Lucy from characters like Reggie Mann and Allan Montague, who recall her captivating youth and beauty. As Lucy navigates her new life, she expresses her desire to indulge in the wealth of New York City and encounters various figures, including the influential Dan Waterman. The narrative hints at her struggles with societal expectations and the alluring yet treacherous world of the wealthy, setting the stage for her complex relationships and conflicts that are likely to unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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