Money

In this compelling audiobook, Aristide Rougon, also known as Saccard, emerges as a failed property speculator with an insatiable ambition to reclaim his status in Paris. As he manipulates the worlds of finance and politics, he boldly ventures into the Middle East to establish a powerful bank and engage in stock market speculation, while equally pursuing romantic entanglements. This unabridged and newly translated edition delves into Saccard's complex character and the far-reaching consequences of his actions, drawing unsettling parallels to contemporary financial scandals. The audiobook is accompanied by a comprehensive introduction and insightful historical notes.