Holly Ash

Book Details:

Hardback edition published by  Cassell,  London, 1955. First edition.

Sleeve notes:

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Book Source:

Book Details:

Hardback edition published by  Harper, New York, 1957. First edition.

Sleeve notes:

Ever had a book go off in your hand? This is an exploding novel, so be warned.

It's the story of Frank Bates, a successful man, director of the vast Amalgamated Cables industrial empire, married to a beautiful and devoted wife, the daughter of Amalgamated's chairman of the board.

Frank Bates rather enjoyed looking back at his childhood from his present elevated position - even though he'd been a poor boy. He particularly  remembered that part of his childhood that was linked with the local doctor's children, who had been his friends and playmates.

His memories conditioned his life - because of those memories Frank Bates is a man you won't forget. And The Opportunist is a book you won't forget, either.