Set in Manhattan inthe late 1800s. The success story of a man who works his way up from bell hop to hotel builder.
It was a "New York Times Notable Book of the Year" and is also a
Pulitzer Prize winner !

A visonary, an astute and creative natural-born entrepreneur & businessman, Martin Dressler is the Donald Trump of turn-of-century (late 1800s) New York. His aptitude for recognizing opportunities and taking them one step further than any one else might have, put him at the forefront of the massive changes taking place in building and technology as the century turned over. However, the scope of his visions eventually outpaced the general public's ability to absorb his Disney-like creations, and his passion for surface esthetics handicapped his own ability to see beyond skin-deep beauty, crippling his personal life.
Well-told, interesting novel. Not as absorbing as some I have read this year, but still worth the read.

This book is beginning its travels, heading off to NY to Ladymaggie as a RABCK.
Enjoy - and welcome to BookCrossing !

Thank you HotFlash!!!! Book arrived safely in Brooklyn this afternoon. Can't wait to read it!!!!

RELEASE NOTES:

Son released this book at his college this afternoon.