The Glamorous Nineties, a world of unbridled wealth, explodes into financial turmoil, transforming an era that still resonates today!Follow investigative journalist Nellie Bly on a whirlwind adventure, traveling in an opulent and luxurious Pullman Palace railway car, and reporting on the stark struggles of industrious immigrants lured to Chicago by George Pullman's promise of a worker's paradise, a promise shattered by higher tariffs and financial uncertainty.Step into high society and attend the extravagant inaugural ball of a new president, where well dressed women in sparkling jewels accompany ambitious and politically powerful men involved in secret machinations. Journey to the United Kingdom and witness the presentation of a wealthy American debutante to the Queen and London's exclusive social circles.Explore the technological marvels and cultural showcases of the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris and the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, and experience one of the greatest spectacles of all time, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.Encounter a world of espionage and intrigue with Madame Duvernay, a French spy of unparalleled beauty, and the shrewd British agent Richard Cordwell, sent on perilous missions fraught with danger, their failure could plunge the world into the abyss of dictatorship and ignite threats of invasion between nations.Immerse yourself in this riveting tale set in Buckingham Palace, Belle Époque Paris period, the United States Capital, and the gritty railyards of Chicago. This volume of the exciting Kopp Chronicles delivers suspense, intrigue, and glamour along with the indomitable hope of the American dream. Gregory Kopp is a 5-Star Reviewed Author, Graduate of Northwestern University and a Principal Consultant for Kopp Company, a privately held firm. Gregory is also a Talent Ambassador for The Walt Disney Company.The 5 Star acclaimed Kopp Chronicles series of novels have been nominated for Reader's Choice Awards and numerous "Cover of the Month" & "Book of the Day" Honors. The novels have also received glowing reviews and featured "First Lines" in "Publishers Weekly", an international news website of book publishing and in "Readers' Favorite", the fastest growing book review and award contest site on the Internet.
