The Great Train Robbery
A tale of audacity and crime in Victorian England
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cornerstone
Published:6th Apr '95
Should be back in stock very soon
In a gripping tale of crime and deception, The Great Train Robbery follows Edward Pierce's audacious plan to steal a fortune aboard a steam locomotive.
Set against the backdrop of Victorian London, The Great Train Robbery unfolds in a city where opulence and destitution coexist in stark contrast. The narrative centers around Edward Pierce, a charming and resourceful gentleman who seamlessly moves between the upper echelons of society and the underbelly of crime. With his keen intellect and striking looks, Pierce devises an audacious plan to execute a heist that will leave the nation in shock.
As the plot thickens, readers are drawn into the intricacies of Pierce's scheme to rob a train carrying a fortune in gold. The story raises intriguing questions about perception and morality; who would suspect a man of such high standing to be orchestrating one of the most daring thefts in history? The tension mounts as the heist unfolds aboard a steam locomotive, a marvel of the industrial age, setting the stage for a thrilling confrontation between the criminal underworld and law enforcement.
The Great Train Robbery is not just a tale of crime; it is a vivid portrayal of a time when innovation and tradition clashed. Based on true events, this classic novel expertly combines historical detail with a gripping narrative, making it a timeless read for fans of suspense and adventure. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world where danger lurks at every turn, and the stakes are as high as the steam rising from the tracks.
A nineteenth-century version of The Sting ... Crichton fascinates us * The New York Times Book Review *
A work of intelligence and craftmanship ... Written with grace and wit * Los Angeles Times *
ISBN: 9780099482413
Dimensions: 180mm x 110mm x 20mm
Weight: 166g
304 pages