The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns

Arnold Bennett's novel 'The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns' is a compelling tale set in the industrial landscape of the Five Towns, a fictitious representation of the industrial towns of the Potteries in Staffordshire. The book explores the life of Denry Machin, a charming and ambitious young man who rises from humble beginnings to become a successful businessman through a series of ...