The Plunderers: A Novel: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Plunderers: A Novel is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Lefevre, Edwin (1871–1943).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Plunderers: A Novel" by Edwin Lefevre is a fiction work written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a series of unique and intriguing characters driven by their ambitions, culminating in a theft of substantial value involving a sophisticated swindle targeting New York's elite. The story explores themes of deception, desperation, and the complexities of human nature. The opening of the novel introduces the character of W. W. Lovell, who runs a mysterious advertisement for a bizarre job at the Acme Vibrator Company. This attracts a group of desperate men, one of whom, Lewis J. Wright, is selected for an unusual assignment that leads him to London. The narrative quickly shifts to illustrate how a counterfeit royal scheme involving Colonel Lowther and his associates unfolds, as they orchestrate an elaborate heist targeting New York's most prestigious jewelers. The tension builds around the impending theft, revealing character traits and motives that hint at the potential consequences of their recklessness.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Plunderers: A Novel
- Author credits: Lefevre, Edwin (1871–1943)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction
- Criminals -- Fiction
- Wall Street (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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