Gentlemen of Crime by Arthur Gask

Name: Gentlemen of Crime
Author: Arthur Gask

The novel follows the adventures of two criminals, John and George, who are determined to make their fortune by any means necessary. They travel around England, committing a series of daring robberies and daring escapes. Along the way, they meet a variety of colorful characters, including a mysterious woman who may be their downfall. The novel is a thrilling and suspenseful tale of crime and adventure, as John and George attempt to outwit the police and make their fortune. It is a classic of the crime genre, and a must-read for fans of the genre.

By Arthur Gask · First published 1932 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller · 20 chapters · 106,900 words

First lines

"Gentlemen," barked out the small wizened man, "money talks."

Nine men were seated at a long table in a very large room, where, except for a small and carefully shaded light directly above the head of the man who had spoken, everything was in complete darkness.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Arthur Gask
Date: 1932 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Thriller, Historical Fiction
Length: 106,900 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 3,667 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Mystery — The title of the book, 'Gentlemen of Crime', implies a story about criminal activity, which is a common theme in mystery novels.
Crime Fiction — The title of the book, 'Gentlemen of Crime', implies a story about criminal activity, which is a common theme in crime fiction.
Thriller — The title of the book, 'Gentlemen of Crime', implies a story about criminal activity, which is a common theme in thrillers.
Historical Fiction — The author, Arthur Gask, is known for writing historical fiction, so this genre is likely to be relevant to the book.