Loaded Dice  (Paperback, Ellery H. Clark)

Loaded Dice is a novel that explores the complexities of personal ambition, chance, and relationships within a social circle. The story centers on a group of individuals who frequent a club, engaged in card games that reveal much about their personalities and dynamics. Among the characters are a skilled stockbroker with an enigmatic presence and a young millionaire dealing with the burdens of wealth and an impending marriage. The setting of the Federal Club serves as a backdrop to these interactions, where the game of bridge not only offers a glimpse into the characters' minds but also becomes a stage for deeper tensions and conflicts. The narrative sets the stage for further exploration of these relationships, with elements of gambling, romance, and ambition driving the plot forward. Through its portrayal of individuals at pivotal moments in their lives, the story highlights the unpredictable nature of life and the choices that shape it.