North America's first gangster novel--originally published in 1928--this page-turning thriller features characters both charming and terrifying. Set in Toronto during the era of speakeasies and underworld vendettas, the tale centers on Harry Trotter, an amoral figure who loses his job and his wife in quick succession. He soon evolves from a bootlegger into a reputable gangster, doing as he pleases and strong-arming anyone who stands in his way. Reviving the narrative that set the literary stage for the hard-boiled crime ...
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North America's first gangster novel--originally published in 1928--this page-turning thriller features characters both charming and terrifying. Set in Toronto during the era of speakeasies and underworld vendettas, the tale centers on Harry Trotter, an amoral figure who loses his job and his wife in quick succession. He soon evolves from a bootlegger into a reputable gangster, doing as he pleases and strong-arming anyone who stands in his way. Reviving the narrative that set the literary stage for the hard-boiled crime genre, this is a seething noir tale of crime, murder, betrayal, and knuckle-bruising politics.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 258 p. Exile Classics. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 258 p. Exile Classics. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Very Good. First edition. Light foxing on pages with contemporary library stamp on front fly, binding slightly cocked, very good. The author's first novel.
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Rare 1928 Grosset and Dunlap Press 1st edition hardcover with scarce original jacket, tight binding, unmarked, jacket has edge wear and some tearing but still very fair for age. Good solid copy, mild to moderate reading/age wear, no DJ if issued, may have some light markings or exowner inscription. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.
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Very Good in Good dust jacket. NAP. Black cloth with green lettering. Very light bumping to corners, and a tiny bump to top edge of front board. Light rubbing to tail of spine. "Cancelled" stamp at top of title page. Topstain faded. Else pages a bit age-toned, but clean. DJ rubbed, some soil; with chipping at corners and spine extremities. 1/2" loss at bottom rear corner. DJ sun-darkened. $2.50 price present on DJ front flap.; GFH9C; 264 pages.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 258 p. Exile Classics. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.