Debut author Lynch pens a witty and fast-paced narrative that is nearly as much of a con as the wily schemes of its hero.
Gentleman Bastard Series
This series plunges you into a world of cunning thieves, intricate plots, and shadowy alleyways. Follow the exploits of a brilliant crew of con artists and thieves who use their elaborate schemes to prey on the rich and powerful. Immerse yourself in tales brimming with suspense, unexpected twists, and dark humor, where loyalty and friendship are as vital as quick wits and sharp tongues. It's a saga of survival, triumph, and the price of ambition.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Red Seas under Red Skies
- 640 pages
- 23 hours of reading
"After a brutal battle with the underworld that nearly destroyed him, Locke and his trusted sidekick, Jean, fled the island city of their birth and landed on the exotic shores of Tal Verrar to nurse their wounds. But even at this westernmost edge of civilization, they can't rest for long - and are soon back to what they do best: stealing from the undeserving rich and pocketing the proceeds for themselves." "This time, however, they have targeted the grandest prize of all: the Sinspire, the most exclusive and heavily guarded gambling house in the world. Its nine floors attract the wealthiest clientele - and to rise to the top, one must impress with good credit, amusing behavior ... and excruciatingly impeccable play. For there is one cardinal rule, enforced by Requin, the house's cold-blooded master: it is death to cheat at any game at the Sinspire." "Brazenly undeterred, Locke and Jean have orchestrated an elaborate plan to lie, trick, and swindle their way up the nine floors straight to Requin's teeming vault. Under the cloak of false identities, they meticulously make their climb - until they are closer to the spoils than ever." "But someone in Tal Verrar has uncovered the duo's secret. Someone from their past who has every intention of making the impudent criminals pay for their sins. Now it will take every ounce of cunning to save their mercenary souls. And even that may not be enough."--BOOK JACKET.
- 2
The Gentleman Bastard Sequence 1. I pirati dell'oceano rosso
- 720 pages
- 26 hours of reading
Dopo un violento combattimento con la malavita che li ha quasi uccisi, Locke e il suo fedele compare Jean fuggono dalla città in cui sono nati e approdano agli esotici lidi di Tal Verrar per curarsi le ferite. Ma neppure all'estremità occidentale del mondo civilizzato possono riposare, e presto tornano a dedicarsi a ciò che sanno fare meglio: rubare ai ricchi e intascare il ricavato. Questa volta il loro obiettivo è oltremodo ambizioso: la torre di Peccapicco, la casa da gioco più esclusiva e più sorvegliata che ci sia. I suoi nove piani attirano una clientela facoltosa, e per giungere fino alla cima servono buon credito, comportamenti bizzarri... e un gioco semplicemente impeccabile. Perché c'è una sola regola importante che Requin, lo spietato padrone di Peccapicco, fa rispettare rigorosamente: chi bara avrà la morte. Per nulla intimoriti, Locke e Jean hanno elaborato una strategia che comprende bugie, trucchi e inganni per tutti e nove i piani... su su fino al favoloso caveau di Requin. Sotto mentite spoglie, compiono la loro meticolosa ascesa verso un obiettivo ormai vicinissimo... Ma qualcuno a Tal Verrar ha scoperto il loro segreto. Qualcuno giunto dal passato, che ha tutte le intenzioni di far pagare ai due sfacciati malviventi i crimini commessi. Ora avranno veramente bisogno di ogni grammo di astuzia per salvare le loro anime prezzolate. E potrebbe non bastare...
- 3
The Republic of Thieves
- 736 pages
- 26 hours of reading
Thief and conman Locke Lamora must live with the past in order to survive the day - the Bonds Magi are back, out to exact revenge, and Locke must also counter his first love.
- 4
The saga of the Gentleman Bastard continues as Locke Lamora, now facing war in the Kingdom of the Marrows, grapples with unsettling revelations about his past. As he navigates the complexities of battle and self-discovery, Locke must confront the blurred lines of right and wrong, all while lacking swordsmanship skills.
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The first three of Scott Lynch's acclaimed and bestselling Gentleman Bastard Sequence presented as a gorgeous box-set.
