The Ballad of a Small Player

(Author) Lawrence Osborne
Format: Paperback
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His name is Lord Doyle. His plan: to gamble away his last days in the dark and decadent casino halls of Macau. His game: baccarat punto blanco - 'that slutty dirty queen of casino card games.' Though Doyle is not a Lord at all. He is a fake; a corrupt lawyer who has spent a career siphoning money from rich clients.

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Publisher:
Vintage
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780099599685
Publish year:
2015
Publish date:
April 23, 2015

Lawrence Osborne

Lawrence Osborne is a British novelist and travel writer known for his novel "The Forgiven," a haunting exploration of morality and privilege in Morocco. His evocative prose and keen observations of human nature have earned him a reputation as a master of atmospheric storytelling in contemporary literature.

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