The Cormorant of Threadneedle Street is a historical novel written by James Roberts and published in 1875. Set in the financial district of London, the story follows the rise and fall of a successful banker named John Harmer. Harmer is a cunning and ambitious man who is determined to make a fortune in the competitive world of finance. He rises to the top of his profession, but his success comes at a cost. Harmer becomes ruthless and unscrupulous,...