Global InformationThe Verdendorps information
| Author | Basil Verdendorp |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Charles M. Hertig |
Publication date | May 1880 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 376 (1st edition) |
| LC Class | PZ3.V583 V |
The Verdendorps is a satirical roman à clef novel about the Vanderbilt family,[1] told from the point of view of Basil Verdendorp, a stand-in for Cornelius Jeremiah Vanderbilt.[2] Written by Charles Marshal Hertig, a former secretary for Cornelius Vanderbilt II, the novel was published in May 1880, with the author listed as Basil Verdendorp himself.[3] The novel follows Basil Verdendorp's attempt at reconciling with his father, and Richard's attempt to drive a wedge between them (as encouraged by his lawyer) to guarantee Richard receives the most in their father's will. Knowing his father was wrongfully swayed, Basil sues Richard to contest the last will and testament.
- ^ "The Vanderbilts in a Novel". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. May 7, 1880. p. 2.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
NYTwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Misc: The Verdendorps". The Pittsburgh Post. May 4, 1880. p. 2.