Collusion (1906)

Collusion is a novel written by Thomas Cobb and published in 1906. The story is set in the early 1900s in the American South and follows the lives of two families, the Rands and the Fentresses, who are intertwined by marriage and business dealings. The novel explores themes of greed, corruption, and the destructive nature of power.The Rands are a wealthy family who own a successful cotton mill, and the Fentresses are a prominent family in the town who have political aspirations. The two families become embroiled in a scandal when it is discovered that the Rands have been manipulating cotton prices to their advantage, causing financial ruin for many of the town's residents.As the scandal unfolds, the families become increasingly desperate to protect their reputations and their businesses. The Rands resort to bribery and intimidation to keep their secrets hidden, while the Fentresses use their political connections to try and bring the Rands to justice.Collusion is a gripping tale of greed and corruption that exposes the dark underbelly of American society in the early 1900s. It is a cautionary tale that reminds us of the dangers of unchecked power and the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of overwhelming opposition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.