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The novel presents the story of a management transition in first mercantile america bank, a fictitious midwestern state bank in the throes of a power struggle based on money and morality. Starting out as a writer in 1956, arthur hailey went on to become a fultime writer after having only managed it as a parttime pastime up until that point. In the novel, jill peacock, a journalist, interviewed first. Praise for the writing of arthur hailey hailey has the natural storytellers gift of keeping a reader avidly turning the pages. All his novels have been published in foreignlanguage editions, and many have been adapted for the screen. My second book by arthur hailey after the money changers and i am not disappointed at all. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Unhurriedly, from its lofty eminence, the new york times brooded and took note. Very enjoyable read but like in arthur hailey s other books characters are too good or too bad.
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The main characters of this fiction, thriller story are. The plot revolves around the politics inside a major bank. Signed by the author, arthur hailey, on the front blank. In his usual style and very well researched book the moneychangers he opened my eyes to functioning of banks. He served as a pilot and flight lieutenant in the british royal air force during world war ii and immigrated to canada in 1947. The two vice presidents, who are the front runners. The reason i bought this book as an ebook is that i wanted to reread it on vacation.
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The moneychangers is cliched, lurid and utterly absorbing philip. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Not for fma, nor boards of directors, or personal ambition, would he surrender, ever, his private freedom of action and independence. The moneychangers book by arthur hailey thriftbooks. The money changers by hailey, arthur and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thought the references to bank technology is dated, the storyline runs true even today. The moneychangers by arthur hailey 1975, hardcover for. When i read this book, banks were just boring place for me where you go to put your money or take it out. Arthur hailey is one of the best, strong medicine is one of his best books and celia jordan, a remarkable character. Doubleday published the moneychangers, the seventh novel written by arthur hailey, in 1975. Likewise, the novel predates the technological revolution.
Promo for airport 1975 on the sunday april 23, 1978 nbc big event. The moneychangers is cliched, lurid and utterly absorbing. The moneychangers kindle edition by hailey, arthur. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 437 pages and is available in paperback format. Henry mancinis main title theme from the television mini series the moneychangers 1976. Intrigue, wheelerdealing in bank as the day begins at first mercantile american bank, so do the highstake risks, the public scandals, and the private affairs. About fine in black cloth and papercovered boards, signed page lightly toned from bookmark, otherwise book in fine condition. The first edition of the novel was published in february 1975, and was written by arthur hailey.
While the tvmovie genre made his reputation as a writer, hailey has gone on to write a number of novels, including in high places 1962, hotel 1965, airport 1968,the moneychangers 1975, strong medicine 1984 and detective 1997. The story is about who would be ceo of the first mercantile american bank. The moneychangers arthur hailey read online free books. The moneychangers paperback 1975 by arthur hailey novel on banking industry in usa. Very enjoyable read but like in arthur haileys other books characters are too good or too bad. Read the moneychangers by arthur hailey for free with a 30 day free trial. Jan 10, 2005 buy the money changers book online at best prices in india on. The times interview with alex consisted of questions and answers. One of the banking innovations that hailey mentioned in the moneychangers is docutel, an automated teller machine, hailey 1975, p. Buy a cheap copy of the moneychangers book by arthur hailey. A flight gets stuck blocking the landing strip, which adds trouble to the functioning of the airport. The moneychangers by arthur hailey 1975 i purchased this book to read again. Arthur hailey books lot of 2 hardbacks airport, the money changers book lot. The new york times number one bestseller from 1976 is back in.
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