The Man Who Was Thursday: Part Spy Novel, Part Philosophical Allegory, All Mystery - From G.K. Chesterton the Author of Orthodoxy
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| Management number | 231470285 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | $4.80 | Model Number | 231470285 | ||
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A detective thriller, a metaphysical mystery, and a literary classic – all in one unforgettable journey.When poet-turned-detective Gabriel Syme infiltrates a secret council of anarchists in Edwardian London, he is given the codename "Thursday." But what begins as an undercover mission quickly spirals into a surreal battle between order and chaos. As Syme uncovers the truth behind his fellow conspirators—each named after a day of the week—he begins to suspect that nothing, and no one, is what they seem.Is it a spy novel? A political satire? A philosophical allegory?The answer is yes – and more.With the pacing of a thriller and the depth of a theological parable, The Man Who Was Thursday blends suspense, humour, and existential inquiry in a way only G.K. Chesterton can. First published in 1908, this genre-defying novel has fascinated readers for over a century and remains as relevant and thought-provoking as ever.“It is always the unexpected that happens.”Buy it Now! Read more
| ISBN10 | 1917598807 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-1917598804 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Nielsen UK ISBN |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.39 x 9 inches |
| Item Weight | 10.7 ounces |
| Print length | 162 pages |
| Publication date | May 29, 2025 |
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