Clark, Ellery H. (Ellery Harding) 1874-1949 creator Cootes, F. Graham (Frank Graham) 1879-1960 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Loaded Dice" by Ellery H. Clark is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to delve into themes of ambition, chance, and the intricacies of personal relationships as it unfolds around a group of characters who frequent a club and engage in card games. Key figures in the opening chapters include Dick Gordon, a skilled stock broker with a mysterious charm, and Harry Palmer, a young millionaire navigating the pressures of his wealth and newfound engagement. The opening of the story introduces readers to a quiet evening at the Federal Club, where four men are engrossed in a game of bridge. The dynamics of the game reveal their personalities, with Gordon's intense focus contrasting with Palmer's more carefree attitude. A significant twist occurs when Palmer announces his engagement to May Sinclair, leading to celebratory plans that hint at both camaraderie and underlying tensions within the group. This initial setting lays a rich foundation for the conflicts and developments that are likely to ensue as the narrative progresses, blending the excitement of gambling, friendship, and romance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-01-02 Produced by Charles Bowen, from page images provided by Google Books Original publication data not identified Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38474 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38474 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133858.0 38474