The Lone Wolf

di Vance Louis Joseph (Autore)

Delhi Open Book, 2024

The Lone Wolf is a novel written by Louis Joseph Vance. It tells the story of Michael Lanyard, a former thief and adventurer who has now retired to a life of luxury in New York City. However, his past catches up with him when he is blackmailed by a criminal organization into stealing a valuable diamond necklace from a wealthy socialite. Despite his desire to leave his criminal past behind, Lanyard finds himself drawn back into the world of crime as he attempts to outwit his blackmailers and keep the necklace out of their hands. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with the socialite's daughter, and must navigate the dangerous world of high society and organized crime to protect himself and those he cares about. The Lone Wolf is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and suspense, with a charismatic and complex protagonist who must use all of his skills and cunning to stay one step ahead of his enemies. With its fast-paced plot, vivid characters, and atmospheric setting, this classic novel is a must-read for fans of crime fiction and adventure stories.1914. American screenwriter, short story writer and novelist. Vance's The Lone Wolf books feature Michael Lanyard as a charming sort of rogue, a European jewel thief with a soft spot for damsels in distress, trained in the criminal arts by the mysterious Irishman, Bourke. The book begins: It must have been Bourke who first said that even if you knew your way about Paris you had to lose it in order to find it to Troyon's. But then Bourke was proud to be Irish. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

• Autore: Vance Louis Joseph
• Anno edizione: 2024
• Editore: Delhi Open Book
• Formato: EPUB2 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9789362962430