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A cautious, powerful British official navigates wealth, duty, and family life in a satirical portrait of postwar society.
This edition brings Arnold Bennett’s portrait of Mr. Prohack to life, a man of forty‑six with a long career in the Treasury. He blends stern responsibility with a sly sense of humor and a surprising warmth toward his wife and family. As he moves through London’s rooms of power and privilege, the story skewers the ways money, status, and tradition shape daily life.
Across a city of grand houses and daily papers, the book follows a man who believes in duty even as he quietly questions what happiness and security truly mean. The narrative shifts between his austere mornings, bustling households, and moments of comic self‑reflection as he confronts the practicalities—and temptations—of wealth.
- Sharp social satire about postwar Britain and the moneyed classes
- Character study of a principled, complex man who wields quiet influence
- Humor rooted in family life, ambition, and the tension between duty and desire
- A vivid sense of London’s streets, clubs, and drawing rooms
Ideal for readers who enjoy witty, character‑driven fiction about money, power, and human folly in a changing era.
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