Tono-Bungay by H G Wells.
 
H.G. Wells's scathing social commentary, Tono-Bungay, follows George Ponderevo, a young science student lured into the world of quack medicine. Entangled with his eccentric Uncle Edward, George becomes embroiled in the marketing of a dubious elixir named Tono-Bungay.
As the "miracle elixir"  takes the Edwardian era by storm, George grapples with his conscience amidst newfound wealth and social climbing. Through his sardonic narration, Wells exposes the absurdity of get-rich-quick schemes and the gullibility of a society obsessed with instant gratification. Tono-Bungay offers a timeless critique of consumerism and the intoxicating allure of wealth, all wrapped in a darkly humorous coming-of-age story.
 
With an introduction by C E M Joad and Illustrated by Riley