Rip MacCool, a ruthless businessman, builds a financial empire through shrewd deals and stock market speculation. He marries twice, first to Lily Douvane, who leaves him with a child and a large sum of money, and then to Zoe Carnot, his son's nurse. After Zoe's death, Rip continues to accumulate wealth, only to face a crisis when a bank run threatens the city's economy. With his fortune on the line, Rip engages in a high-stakes game of cards to save the bank and the city from ruin.
Inside Straight
A ruthless entrepreneur, Rip MacCool, prioritizes wealth above all else, convinced that it is the ultimate source of power and influence.
