The Exhilarated Suckers: A Drama

Set in the 1870s, "The Exhilarated Suckers" follows William Ralston, a key figure in San Francisco's Bank of California, as he leads his associates in the formation of the Golconda Diamond Mine after learning of a potentially lucrative diamond discovery. The narrative explores the dynamics of investment and ambition during a pivotal era in the American West, while F.L. Light, known for his dramatic works, weaves a story that reflects his unique style of Athenian tragic poetry.