A corner in corn; or, How a Chicago boy did the trick

"A Corner in Corn; or, How a Chicago Boy Did the Trick" by A Self-made Man, transports readers to early 20th century Chicago, where young Vance Thornton finds himself amidst the high-stakes world of corn speculation. Working for the savvy Jared Whitemore, Vance's loyalty is put to the test as he's tasked with closing crucial corn options, unknowingly stepping into a treacherous landscape of market manipulation, betrayal, and risky business deals. The story opens in Whitemore's bustling office, introducing the scheming bookkeeper, Mr. Vyce, who creates an undercurrent of tension. Vance's mission quickly escalates into a showdown, as he’s caught in a web of corruption with a conspiracy against his boss, forcing him to navigate the dangerous intersection of ambition and deceit within the volatile corn market.