The Firm of Girdlestone: A Romance of the Unromantic

The Firm of Girdlestone: A Romance of the Unromantic is a novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of two young men, Ezra Girdlestone and his son John, who run a successful shipping firm in London. The Girdlestones are ruthless businessmen who will stop at nothing to make a profit. When a young doctor named Nathaniel Stone comes to work for them, he is appalled by their unethical practices and tries to expose them. Along the way, he falls in love with John's sister, Kate, and must navigate the complicated dynamics of the Girdlestone family. The novel is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and greed, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of Victorian-era business and commerce.Arthur Conan Doyle's First Novel. Semi-Autobiographical In Nature, It's Interest Lies In His Description Of Life At Edinburgh University And A Quite Graphic Description Of A Football Game Played Under Early Rules.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.