<p>In 'The Grafters', Francis Lynde orchestrates a compelling narrative that delves into the ethical quagmires and moral decay often identified with early 20th-century corporate America. His prose is both evocative and pointed, employing a realist style that echoes the period's anxieties about the progress of industrial capitalism and its attending social ills. Through his vivid characters and intricate plot lines, Lynde explores the dichotomy of...