Billy Bathgate

Discover the gripping tale of 'Billy Bathgate', a captivating B-format paperback that transports you to 1930s New York, where the allure and danger of gangster life intertwine. This exceptional novel, penned by acclaimed author E.L. Doctorow and published by Penguin UK in 2016, follows the journey of fifteen-year-old Billy, a street-smart kid with extraordinary talents in juggling and acrobatics. As he is mentored by the infamous gangster Dutch Schultz, Billy navigates a treacherous world filled with crime, betrayal, and a longing for acceptance. With 336 well-crafted pages, this book immerses readers in a vivid narrative that explores themes of loyalty and the heartbreaking cost of ambition. Perfect for fans of historical fiction and crime novels, 'Billy Bathgate' takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the underbelly of society. This BRAND NEW paperback, complete with ISBN 9780241256428, is a must-have addition to your literary collection. Order now for FREE shipping and experience the suspenseful saga of a boy caught in the web of gangsterdom. Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item, and shipping may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241256428
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 336


Description:
'I was living in even greater circles of gangsterdom than I had dreamed, latitudes and longitudes of gangsterdom'
It's 1930's New York and fifteen-year-old streetkid Billy, who can juggle, somersault and run like the wind, has been taken under the wing of notorious gangster Dutch Schultz. As Billy learns the ways of the mob, he becomes like a son to Schultz - his 'good-luck kid' - and is initiated into a world of glamour, death and danger that will consume him, in this vivid, soaring epic of crime and betrayal.


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