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The gods of Newport : a novel  Cover Image Book Book

The gods of Newport : a novel / John Jakes.

Summary:

Railroad tycoon Sam Driver arrives in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1893 determined to break into high society and win a wealthy husband for his beautiful daughter, Jenny, but his past as a robber baron threatens to keep him from gaining the acceptance he desires, and Jenny complicates matters by falling in love with an impoverished young Irishman.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0525949763
  • Physical Description: ix, 383 pages ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Dutton, [2006]

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Citation/References Note:
Publisher's Weekly
Booklist
Kirkus Review
Libr Journal, November 01,2006
Publ Weekly, October 02,2006
Booklist, September 15,2006
Kirkus, September 15,2006
Target Audience Note:
Adult Follett Library Resources
Adult
Adult.
Adult.
Subject: Newport (R.I.) > Fiction.
Upper class > Fiction.
United States > Social life and customs > 19th century > Fiction.
Newport (R.I.) > Fiction.
Upper class > Fiction.
United States > Social life and customs > Fiction.
Historical fiction.
Genre: Historical fiction.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Potter-Tioga Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Elkland Area Community Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Elkland Area Community Library AF JA (Text) 30363001108675 Adult Fiction Available -


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