Maximus Sterling
Tales from Grandpa
(Author) H Burgess-WallHow does Alfred Stone, Alfie, to those unfortunate to know him? Rise from abject poverty in the Birmingham of the early 20th Century to become a wealthy man about town through his illicit dealings as the owner of numerous slum properties and a notorious loan shark. And what secrets does the mysterious Clovissa, a beautiful debutante, possess and will such secrets help or hinder the unstoppable rise of Maximus Sterling? And how does Charlie, an orphan deposited at Dank House, as a mere child owned by Alfie, bring about The Boss's demise? How does Alfred Stone, Alfie, to those unfortunate to know him? Rise from abject poverty in the Birmingham of the early 20th Century to become a wealthy man about town through his illicit dealings as the owner of numerous slum properties and a notorious loan shark. And what secrets does the mysterious Clovissa, a beautiful debutante, possess and will such secrets help or hinder the unstoppable rise of Maximus Sterling? And how does Charlie, an orphan deposited at Dank House, as a mere child owned by Alfie, bring about The Boss's demise?