Fran Kontopolus is the daughter of immigrants, an aggressive, competitive, and occasionally paranoid woman who is obsessed with the need to be more successful than the most successful man. Sonny Vulich, also the offspring of immigrants, has a far better grasp of human nature...and he knows how to play people to get what he wants. When banker Fran meets Sonny, a real estate developer looking for a loan, the professional synergy is palpable. Fran eventually becomes the founder of Sunrise Bank and their relationship is defined by incomparably brilliant schemes. With Chicago as the backdrop, The...