After the Ball

A young and ambitious heir to a major insurance company, James Hazen Hyde's lavish lifestyle leads to a disastrous scandal in 1905 when he hosts a grand ball. Accused of misusing company funds, he becomes embroiled in a high-profile investigation that reveals widespread corporate corruption, captivating the nation. The narrative explores themes of greed, flawed familial relationships, and the complex American views on wealth, all set against the opulent backdrop of the Gilded Age.