White Ashes

By Sidney R. (Sidney Robinson) Kennedy

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** In the wake of a city-wide fire, a young man tries to climb the social ladder by charming his wealthy step-uncle and winning the heart of a woman, all while attempting to escape the cycle of poverty.

Genres

Literature Fiction

Released

2007-01-07

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Summary

** "White Ashes" by Sidney R. (Sidney Robinson) Kennedy is an early 20th-century novel that begins in a fire-ravaged New York City, where a penniless young man named Charles Wilkinson reflects on his misfortune. The story follows Charles as he navigates the intricate world of wealth and social class through his connections with his rich step-uncle, John M. Hurd with the goal of securing his future. Charles finds himself romantically involved with Isabel Hurd as he tries to involve himself in new business ventures and create a place for himself in his uncle's world. **