02409cam a22003013u 4500 10575 UtSlPG 20260610133244.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946 The Profiteers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-01-01 E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Profiteers" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written in the early 20th century, likely during the 1920s. The book delves into the tumultuous world of British economic and societal dynamics after World War I, revolving around the characters involved in the speculative stock market and their intricate relationships. Among the prominent characters is John Philip Wingate, a determined American financier, who finds himself embroiled in a financial duel against the unscrupulous Dreadnought Phipps, leading to a story filled with financial intrigue and personal vendettas. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a lavish garden party hosted by Lady Amesbury, which sets the stage for various characters, including two stockbrokers discussing the rising wheat prices tied to a mysterious company, British and Imperial Granaries (B. & I.). Wingate's imminent arrival in London raises eyebrows among the financial elite as he is rumored to be coming to challenge Phipps and the B. & I. The narrative is interwoven with Wingate's reflections on his past, his enemies, and the elegant yet troubled Lady Dredlinton, hinting at deeper connections and conflicts that will unfold as the story progresses. The opening focuses on the interplay of social gatherings and market strategies, providing a glimpse into the lives of those who navigate both high society and high-stakes finance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10575 52035 52035