The Wild Olive by Basil King Hardcover Book (1910)

Hardcover copy of The Wild Olive by the author of The Inner Shrine (Basil King) was published in 1910. This book is in good condition with minimal staining on the spine and slightly dented corners. Binding is solid and there are no stains or creases on inside pages. Published by Grosset & Dunlap.

“The Wild Olive” tells the story of a young man named Jerome Brown, who is determined to find success and wealth despite his humble beginnings. Jerome leaves his small town in Canada and heads to New York City, where he works hard to establish himself as a successful lawyer. Along the way, he falls in love with a wealthy socialite named Beatrice Fleming, but his obsession with achieving material success and status ultimately leads to a tragic outcome.