{"product_id":"the-palace-thief-paperback-2","title":"The Palace Thief - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEthan Canin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Extraordinary for its craft and emotional effect . . .  Ethan Canin is] a writer of enormous talent and charm.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Character is destiny,\" wrote Heraclitus-and in this collection of four unforgettable stories, we meet people struggling to understand themselves and the unexpected turns their lives have taken. In \"Accountant,\" a quintessential company man becomes obsessed with the phenomenal success of a reckless childhood friend. \"Batorsag and Szerelem\" tells the story of a boy's fascination with the mysterious life and invented language of his brother, a math prodigy. In \"City of Broken Hearts,\" a divorced father tries to fathom the patterns of modern relationships. And in \"The Palace Thief,\" a history teacher at an exclusive boarding school reflects on the vicissitudes of a lifetime connection with a student scoundrel. A remarkable achievement by one of America's finest writers, this brilliant volume reveals the moments of insight that illuminate everyday lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Captivating . . . a heartening tribute to the form . . . an exquisite performance.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Sunday Globe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A model of wit, wisdom, and empathy. Chekhov would have appreciated its frank renderings and quirky ironies.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEthan Canin \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of seven books, including the story collections \u003ci\u003eEmperor of the Air \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Palace Thief\u003c\/i\u003e and the novels \u003ci\u003eFor Kings and Planets, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eCarry Me Across the Water, America America, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Doubter's Almanac. \u003c\/i\u003eHe is on the faculty of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and divides his time between Iowa and northern Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 8.01 x 5.22 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 08, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47254473572601,"sku":"9780812976175","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/NM1dZTQJkt9780812976175_5dd8d618-1b53-4a86-bbe5-be31c1f307ca.webp?v=1768713117","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-palace-thief-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}