Publication

1994 - St. Martin's Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

86,000 words, Guess

Page Count

344 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780312109974
  • Open LibraryOL1078745M

Classifications

  • DDC823/.914
  • LCCPR6051.L363 H68 1994
  • LCCPR6051.L363H68 1994

Description

Ranging from 1862 to the present, this panoramic family saga traces the history of a famed London auction house and the dynasty behind it. Alexander's characterizations are lively, ranging from Vittorio Speranza, the ambitious Sicilian who founds the firm that will in time become Hope and Company; Ludo, Lord Kenrick, Vittorio's first important client; and their numerous descendants, united by alliances and marital unions, some of them marriages of convenience spurred by incest and illegitimate births. (via Kirkus)

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The house of hopeSt. Martin's Press1994-01-01

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