No Soul Above Money (1899)

No Soul Above Money is a novel written by Walter Raymond and published in 1899. The story revolves around the life of a young man named John Broom, who is born into poverty and struggles to make a living in the harsh world of Victorian England. John is forced to work in a factory at a young age, and his life is a constant struggle to survive.Despite his difficult circumstances, John is determined to succeed and make a better life for himself. He works hard and is eventually able to start his own business, but he soon discovers that success comes at a price. As he becomes more successful, John begins to lose sight of his values and becomes obsessed with money and power.The novel explores themes of greed, ambition, and the corrupting influence of money. It also offers a scathing critique of the capitalist system and the way it exploits the working class. Through John's story, the author highlights the harsh realities of life for many people in Victorian England and the difficult choices they had to make in order to survive.Overall, No Soul Above Money is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a compelling look at the social and economic issues of its time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature or the history of capitalism.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.