The Way We Live Now is a picture of society that's been corrupted by greed. Set in 1870's London, this story follows Augustus Melmotte, who's a mysterious financier who's received in London, along with his eligible daughter, on the basis of his wealth. Trollope's satirical story castigates the way in which London had let greed and unethical financial principles corrupt nearly every segment of society. 815 pages, softcover.