Hamilton, Patrick
The Gorse Trilogy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349141497
- author:
- Hamilton, Patrick
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 864
- Dimensions:
- 22.3 x 28.9 x 4.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ernest Ralph Gorse's heartlessness and lack of scruple are matched only by the inventiveness and panache with which he swindles his victims. With great deftness and precision, Patrick Hamilton exposes how his dupes' own naivete, snobbery or greed make them perfect targets. These three novels are shot through with the brooding menace and sense of bleak inevitability that is characteristic of Hamilton's writing style. Gorse is thought to be based on a real-life figure, and Hamilton's portrayal of him is both vivid and unsettling. The novels are also infused with satire and caustic humour, making for a compelling and thought-provoking read. If you're looking for a gripping and unflinching portrayal of human nature, this trilogy may be of interest to you. The Gorse Trilogy is a collection of three novels that explore the darker aspects of human psychology. With their blend of suspense, satire and social commentary, these books are likely to appeal to readers who enjoy literary fiction with a strong sense of atmosphere and character.
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