"The Maker of Opportunities" by George Gibbs is a story set in early 20th-century New York City. Mortimer Crabb, a rich man looking for something to do, inserts himself into the lives of Juliet Hazard and those around her, who is quickly marrying Carl Geltman because her father needs money. Crabb, a mix of sarcasm and appeal, tries to stir up trouble and fun in his own boring existence. The story starts with Crabb reading about Juliet’s marriage in the newspaper, which makes him want to step in, especially because he suspects Juliet really loves Dicky Bowles. Meanwhile, Geltman couldn't be happier about getting married, but soon gets kidnapped, possibly by people connected to Crabb. The beginning hints at complicated relationships, lies, and chances, pulling readers into a world where the upper class deals with love, faithfulness, and surprising turns with smarts and mystery.
The Maker of Opportunities
By George Gibbs
A bored millionaire decides to shake up New York society by meddling in a marriage and a kidnapping, seeking excitement in the lives of others.
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About the AuthorGeorge Fort Gibbs was an American author, illustrator, artist, and screenwriter. As an author, he wrote more than 50 popular books, primarily adventure stories revolving around espionage in "exotic" locations. Several of his books were made into films. His illustrations appeared prominently in such magazines as The Saturday Evening Post, Ladies' Home Journal, Redbook and The Delineator. He also illustrated some of his own novels, and the novels of others. As a painter he produced many portraits, and painted murals for Pennsylvania Station and Girard College in Philadelphia. His screenwriting credits include a film about the life of Voltaire.
George Fort Gibbs was an American author, illustrator, artist, and screenwriter. As an author, he wrote more than 50 popular books, primarily adventure stories revolving around espionage in "exotic" locations. Several of his books were made into films. His illustrations appeared prominently in such magazines as The Saturday Evening Post, Ladies' Home Journal, Redbook and The Delineator. He also illustrated some of his own novels, and the novels of others. As a painter he produced many portraits, and painted murals for Pennsylvania Station and Girard College in Philadelphia. His screenwriting credits include a film about the life of Voltaire.
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