Guy Thorne

Broschiertes Buch

Chance In Chains A Story Of Monte Carlo

Beschreibung

Chance In Chains: A Story Of Monte Carlo explores the intersection of ambition, fate, and moral choices within the glamorous yet perilous world of Monte Carlo. Two young engineers, facing financial constraints, find themselves caught between their aspirations and the seductive lure of gambling. Their encounter with a mysterious workshop leads them into a web of high-stakes ambition where creativity and fortune intertwine. The novel enhances the tension between personal drive and the randomness of chance, showcasing how individuals are often at the mercy of forces beyond their control. The story explores the consequences of decisions made under pressure, revealing the complexities of navigating personal dreams amid the pursuit of wealth and success. As the characters confront the dilemmas of ambition and morality, they are faced with the stark reality of how fragile their dreams are in the face of unpredictable outcomes. The narrative becomes a study of human nature, questioning the balance between hard work, destiny, and the allure of the unknown.

Autor

Guy Thorne was the pen name of Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull, who was an English writer and author who lived from 1875 to 1923 and wrote many books. His most famous work is When It Was Dark: The Story of a Great Conspiracy (1903). He wrote as Leonard Cresswell Ingleby and C. Ranger Gull as well. Thorne went to Denstone College, Manchester Grammar, and Oxford University, but he didn't finish his education there. From 1897 to 1898, he worked as a writer for the Saturday Review. He also wrote for The Bookman and The Academy. In 1899, he was editor of London Life. After that, he worked for the Daily Mail and then the Daily Express. He also wrote for Society, a news magazine. His first book, The Hypocrite: A Novel of Oxford and London Life, came out in 1898 under an assumed name. Starting in 1900, he wrote fiction, and over the next few decades, he wrote about 125 books. When It Was Dark was the most well-known and sold 500,000 copies. The book tells the story of Constantine Schaube, a traitorous Jew who tried to take down all of Christianity by falsely denying the Resurrection.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 86
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 121g
• ISBN-13: 9789370817456
• ISBN-10: 937081745X
• Artikelnr.: 74254658