Rodin's Debutante

Set against the backdrop of robber-baron-era Chicago, the story follows Tommy Ogden, a wealthy man who chooses to fund a boys' school instead of fulfilling his wife's desire for a Rodin bust. This pivotal decision impacts the life of Lee Goodell, whose journey of self-discovery unfolds in the narrative. The novel explores themes of ambition, sacrifice, and the long-lasting effects of choices made in the pursuit of legacy and personal fulfillment.