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By C.S. Forester
Penguin Classics
Series: Penguin Modern Classics – Crime & Espionage
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Payment Deferred by C.S. Forester is a gripping tale centred around the struggles of a financially burdened bank clerk. When an unexpected opportunity for wealth presents itself, he faces moral dilemmas that lead to unforeseen consequences. This enthralling story expertly explores the burden of choices and their far-reaching effects on one’s life.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by moral dilemmas and the psychological unraveling of characters. It delves into themes of financial desperation, guilt, and the consequences of one's actions, all wrapped in a thrilling and suspenseful narrative.

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A twisting psychological thriller of a family caught in a murderous trap of their own making.

Mr Marble is in serious debt, desperate for money to pay his family's bills, until the combination of a wealthy relative, a bottle of Cyanide, and a shovel offer him the perfect solution. Slowly, the Marble family becomes poisoned by guilt and caught in a trap of secrets, fear, and blackmail.

Then Mrs Marble ensures that retribution comes in the most unexpected of ways...

Payment Deferred is a gripping tale of suspense and moral complexity, drawing readers into the dark corners of human desperation and the inevitability of justice.

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Payment Deferred by C.S. Forester has been praised as a compelling piece of literature, often regarded as an influential work in English noir. Its gripping narrative and exploration of moral complexities have been noted by reviewers for their intense and engaging storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241654170

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 192

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C.S. Forester Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Penguin Classics: General Fiction Series: Penguin Modern Classics – Crime & Espionage

About the Author

C. S. Forester (1899-1966) was born in Cairo, where his father was a government official. On the outbreak of the Second World War, he entered the Ministry of Information. As well as the famous Horatio Hornblower series, his novels include The African Queen, adapted into the famous film, and crime novels Plain Murder and The Pursued.

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