
Coniston — Volume 01
Summary
"Coniston — Volume 01" by Winston Churchill is a novel published in 1906. Set against the backdrop of New Hampshire politics, this best-selling work follows the story of Jethro Bass, a powerful political boss whose character was based on real-life politician Ruel Durkee. The novel sparked controversy upon publication, with former senators defending the reputation of its real-world inspiration. Churchill draws readers into a world where political ambition and personal relationships collide in small-town America, blending historical detail with compelling storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Rights & provenance
Public domain in the USA.
EU distribution not verified
Subjects (6)
- Category: Novels
- Category: American Literature
- New England -- Fiction
- Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923
- PS
- New England -- Politics and government -- Fiction





