The City in the Clouds

"The City in the Clouds" by Guy Thorne is a novel set in the early 20th century. Beginning in sunny Brazil, the story follows Gideon Mendoza Morse, a rich and important man, and the strange vibe around his daughter Juanita and their friends. Quickly moving to London, the focus changes to Tom Kirby, a journalist running the Evening Special, who is immediately drawn to Juanita. Morse's pleasant life is disturbed by visitors who seem to want to cause trouble. Meanwhile, Kirby's interest in Juanita leads him into a contest with his own friends, who also want her attention. When a young journalist uncovers a big secret connected to new tall buildings in Richmond, the story builds suspense and shows the drama between characters, suggesting major themes of ambition, desire, and what happens because of wealth.