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Cette saga bourrée d'action suit un héros improbable naviguant dans les bas-fonds rudes de Chicago au début du XXe siècle. Poussé en marge de la société, notre protagoniste se retrouve empêtré dans une toile de criminalité, de conspiration et d'alliances inattendues. Le récit mêle réalisme âpre et aventure palpitante, explorant les thèmes de la survie et de la lutte contre des forces puissantes. C'est l'histoire d'un homme trouvant sa force et son but au milieu du chaos urbain.

The MUCKER TRILOGY - Complete Series: The Mucker, The Return of a Mucker & The Oakdale Affair: Thriller Classics
The Oakdale Affair
The Mucker
The Return of the Mucker by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Fiction

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  1. 1

    The Mucker

    • 326pages
    • 12 heures de lecture
    3,7(3)Évaluer

    Set against a backdrop of adventure and danger, the story follows Billy Byrne, a low-class Chicagoan wrongfully accused of murder. After escaping to San Francisco, he is kidnapped by pirates with a plan to ransom a millionaire's daughter, Barbara. During the chaos, he saves a kidnapper's life, helps navigate a storm-damaged ship to safety, and protects Barbara from peril. As he recovers from injuries, Billy realizes he cannot marry Mallory and ultimately decides to distance himself from her, leading to a poignant decision regarding his future with Barbara.

    The Mucker
  2. 2

    The Return of the Mucker by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Fiction

    • 244pages
    • 9 heures de lecture
    4,0(1)Évaluer

    Returning to Chicago after a year of adventures, Billy Byrne feels a mix of discontent and contentment as he steps off the train. Once known for his toughness and rowdy behavior, he has transformed through love for a girl from a different world. This change has led him to shed his rough edges and embrace a new identity, leaving behind the squalor of his old neighborhood. Billy's journey reflects themes of redemption and personal growth as he seeks to prove himself to those who remember him as he once was.

    The Return of the Mucker by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Fiction
  3. 3

    The Oakdale Affair

    • 82pages
    • 3 heures de lecture
    3,0(1)Évaluer

    The book aims to contribute to the preservation and restoration of classic literature, highlighting the importance of maintaining these original works for future generations. Through this effort, it seeks to celebrate and protect the literary heritage that has shaped cultural history.

    The Oakdale Affair

  • The MUCKER TRILOGY - Complete Series: The Mucker, The Return of a Mucker & The Oakdale Affair: Thriller Classics

    • 256pages
    • 9 heures de lecture

    The protagonist, Billy Byrne, is a hardened criminal from Chicago who, after being falsely accused of murder, escapes to San Francisco and becomes entangled in a kidnapping plot. His character evolves as he rescues Barbara Harding, leading to a transformative romance that instills a belief in justice. Returning to Chicago to clear his name, he faces a flawed legal system. The narrative continues with a subplot involving theft and mistaken identity among hobos, featuring the return of Byrne's sidekick, Bridge, in a tale woven with themes of love, redemption, and societal critique.

    The MUCKER TRILOGY - Complete Series: The Mucker, The Return of a Mucker & The Oakdale Affair: Thriller Classics