A Hazard of New Fortunes

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Set against the backdrop of 1890s New York, Basil March embraces the challenge of becoming the founding editor of a new magazine, leaving behind his mundane job in Boston. As he and his wife search for a home, they become entangled in the diverse and tumultuous lives of New Yorkers, including a bitter socialist, a nostalgic colonel, struggling workers, and a wealthy speculator. The narrative explores themes of ambition, societal conflict, and the complexities of urban life during a transformative era.