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Susan Howatch’s "The Rich Are Different" follows the journey of a determined Englishwoman whose ambitions bring her into the complex world of a prominent American banking dynasty. Set against the modern capitalistic milieu of New York, the novel explores family dynamics, love, and the clash between personal aspirations and corporate power.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Susan Howatch
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