The Penny Thief
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Last published Thu, Oct 24, 2013
“...a novel that I can only describe as a "Film", both in content and in style...”—Verónica CC
... and if someone was robbing a bank cent by cent without anyone realizing it ...
PARIS, Montmartre and La Défense, the ultra-modern business district with their office skyscrapers.
Henri Pichon is a quietly sharp programmer whose daily routine is altered by a fortuitous accident from which will change the fate of everyone around him.
A different crime/detective novel: a story of love, hate, greed, murder ... and a refreshing touch of black humor.
How far are you willing to go for the money? ...
386 pages - 77 Chapters
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