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Thieves Fall Out by Gore Vidal is set in post-World War II Cairo, where an American drifter is entangled in a web of political intrigue, theft, and seduction. The story follows his dealings with shadowy figures, as tension mounts amidst the backdrop of a shimmering yet perilous city. This thrilling tale combines mystery, romance, and suspense, reflecting a master storyteller's exploration of deceit and danger.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with political intrigue and a love for atmospheric settings that transport you to post-war Cairo. The narrative is charged with suspense and vivid character depictions, making it a captivating read for fans of classic crime and thriller stories.

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Thieves Fall Out

The lost pulp crime novel by great American novelist Gore Vidal!

National and local press features, articles and reviews; Major crime/mystery and pop culture website features and reviews; E-mail promotion to members of Hard Case Crimes' e-mail mailing lists; Media/interview programme; Featured on www.HardCaseCrime.com and www.Titansbooks.com; First publication in 60 years; first publications under Gore Vidal's real name; The author of Lincoln, Burr, Myra Breckinridge and other classics, Gore Vidal is one of the most acclaimed American authors of the past century.

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The lost pulp crime novel by great American novelist Gore Vidal!

Hired to smuggle an ancient artefact out of Egypt, Pete Wells finds himself the target of killers and femme fatales—and just one step away from triggering a revolution that will set Cairo aflame!

Thieves Fall Out employs the brisk, tongue-in-cheek tone of the Edgar Box novels. The cast of characters includes Hastings, "British subject, born to be hanged," and Helene, Contesse de Rastignac, "Parisienne, phony as a three-dollar bill, a lovely vulture." Laced with wry humour, the novel carries its suspense to an explosive climax: Small wonder, the back cover notes, "with a cutthroat crew like this on its register, the world-famed Shepheard's Hotel blew up."

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The novel by Gore Vidal has received praise for its entertaining and enjoyable nature, offering a deliciously accessible story that invites readers into its exotic setting. Critics appreciate the insight it provides into the early development of Vidal's writing skills, with its engaging narrative style making it a captivating read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783292493

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Gore Vidal was one of America's greatest and most controversial writers. The author of twenty-three novels, five plays, three memoirs, numerous screenplays and short stories, and well over two hundred essays, he received the National Book Award in 1993.

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