Excerpt from The Lock and Key Library; Classic Mystery and Detective Stories, Vol. 1 of 10: North Europe; Russian, Swedish, Danish, Hungarian
And you did not once allow yourself to be tempted to back the red? Your firmness astonishes me.
But what do you think of Hermann? Said one of the guests, pointing to a young engineer. He has never had a. Card in his hand in his life, he has never in his life laid a wager; and yet he sits here till five o'clock in'the morning watching our play.
Play interests me very much, said Hermann, but I am not in the position to sacrifice the necessary in the hope of winning the superfluous.
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Excerpt from The Lock and Key Library; Classic Mystery and Detective Stories, Vol. 1 of 10: North Europe; Russian, Swedish, Danish, Hungarian
And you did not once allow yourself to be tempted to back the red? Your firmness astonishes me.
But what/ do you think of Hermann? Said one of the guests, pointing to a young engineer. He has never had a card in his hand in his life, he has never in his life laid a wager; and yet he sits here till five o'clock in the morning watching our play.
Play interests me very much, said Hermann, but I am not in the position to sacrifice the necessary in the hope of winning the superfluous.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the gripping world of Russian mystery stories, transporting readers to a realm of enigmatic characters and puzzling crimes. These captivating tales, crafted by a skilled author, explore the dark recesses of the human soul, laying bare the complexities of motivations and desires. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Russia, the stories offer a glimpse into a society grappling with societal change and the clash between tradition and progress. Through intricate plots, readers encounter a cast of memorable figures who grapple with love, loss, and the pursuit of forbidden knowledge. Exploring the depths of human psychology, this collection delves into the themes of guilt, redemption, and the corrosive effects of obsession. It invites readers to question the boundaries of morality and the consequences of their actions in a world where nothing is as it seems. The mysteries unraveling within these pages not only entertain but also provoke profound contemplation on the darkest aspects of human nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333065003_0
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