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   The Mucker

   • Edgar Rice Burroughs

   • 326bladzijden
   • 12 uur lezen

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   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.

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   The Return of the Mucker by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Fiction

   • Edgar Rice Burroughs

   • 244bladzijden
   • 9 uur lezen

   4,0(1)Tarief

   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.

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   The Oakdale Affair

   • Edgar Rice Burroughs

   • 82bladzijden
   • 3 uur lezen

   3,0(1)Tarief

   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.

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

  • Edgar Rice Burroughs

  • 256bladzijden
  • 9 uur lezen

  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.

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