Description: Fiddler's Green by Ernest K. Gann ; hardcover with dust jacket ; book club edition ; 1950 In the crime-ridden streets of San Francisco, a hood from the area meets his demise at the hands of his rival, Bruno Felkin. In a desperate attempt to create an alibi, Bruno reports the crime to Homicide Lieutenant Kelsey. However, his scheme fails, forcing him to seek refuge on a fishing boat as a stowaway. Out at sea, Bruno is taken in by the kind-hearted skipper, Hamil Linder, who teaches him the art of fishing. Bruno seizes the opportunity to involve Hamil's rebellious son, Carl, in his illegal slot machine business. As the story unfolds, Carl becomes infatuated with Bruno's girlfriend, Connie, leading to a dramatic climax during a violent storm at sea. Originally published in 1950 under the title "Fiddler's Green" by Ernest K. Gann, the gripping tale was adapted into the film "The Raging Tide" (1950) by Universal-International, starring Shelley Winters, Richard Conte, Stephen McNally, Charles Bickford, Alex Nicol, and John McIntire.
Price: 14.02 USD
Location: Farmington, Michigan
End Time: 2024-12-08T13:29:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.98 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: Dust Jacket, Book Club Edition
Author: Ernest K. Gann
Publisher: William Sloane Assoc. Inc.
Topic: Literature
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
