Pyramids of snow

"Pyramids of Snow" by Edith Metcalfe is a story set in the early 1900s that pulls you into the high-stakes world of Monte Carlo, focusing on Melville Ashley, a man battling a serious gambling problem after a devastating loss. As Melville leaves Monte Carlo in shame, the story begins, exploring the themes of high society's relentless ambition and the devastating consequences of personal weakness. Melville, though charming, fights internal battles and complicated family matters, like his relationships with his uncle, Sir Geoffrey, and his brother, Ralph. The story weaves together the secrets and lies of high society, especially through characters like Lady Holt, also known as Mrs. Sinclair, whose involvement promises complex family secrets and moral questions.