Nostromo
by Joseph Conrad
688 pages~11 hrs
“In a land of revolution, even the incorruptible have a price.”
Amidst the fires of revolution and the lure of a legendary silver mine, the 'incorruptible' Nostromo finds his loyalty tested by a nation in turmoil. This epic tale explores the devastating intersection of personal honor and the corrupting power of wealth in a volatile South American republic.
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