The Great Train Robbery
The Great Train Robbery by Michael Crichton is a Mass Paperback Edition published by HarperCollins on October 28, 2008. This novel explores the stark contrasts of Victorian London, where wealth and poverty coexist. The story follows Edward Pierce, a charismatic and clever figure who navigates the upper echelons of society while orchestrating an audacious plan to steal a significant fortune in gold from a steam locomotive, a symbol of England’s industrial might.
Readers will find a narrative rich in suspense and authenticity, as Crichton weaves a tale based on remarkable historical events. The book delves into the intricacies of Pierce’s character and the unforeseen repercussions of his ambitious heist. With its focus on themes of crime and societal disparity, The Great Train Robbery presents a thrilling adventure that captures the essence of a pivotal era in history. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience.
Official synopsis Publisher
Lavish wealth and appalling poverty live side by side in Victorian London—and Edward Pierce easily navigates both worlds. Rich, handsome, and ingenious, he charms the city’s most prominent citizens even as he plots the crime of his century, the daring theft of a fortune in gold. But even Pierce could not predict the consequences of an extraordinary robbery that targets the pride of England’s industrial era: the mighty steam locomotive.
Based on remarkable fact, and alive with the gripping suspense, surprise, and authenticity that are his trademarks, Michael Crichton’s classic adventure is a breathtaking thrill-ride that races along tracks of steel at breakneck speed.
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