{"title":"Roy Horniman","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"kind-hearts-and-coronets-israel-rank-paperback","title":"Kind Hearts and Coronets: Israel Rank - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThat man is fortunate who has the world against him.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsrael Rank has many advantages and qualities which should enable an ordinary man to get through life quite successfully. But he's not content to be an ordinary man. He's a distant heir to the Gascoyne earldom, and he will not rest until he inherits it, lock, stock and barrel. One tiny problem: he must kill everyone in line before him, without getting caught. The result is an evergreen classic of blackly comic crime fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1907 as 'Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal', the novel is probably best known as inspiration for the classic Ealing comedy \u003cem\u003eKind Hearts and Coronets\u003c\/em\u003e, frequently voted one of the greatest British films ever. The novel itself remains a remarkably fresh satire that reverses conventional morality - a sympathetic comedy about a serial killer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A superb thriller, but also a disturbing study in human nature. The narrative pace never slackens, thanks to the spareness and elegance of Horniman's prose . . . (the novel is) over all too quickly.' \u003cem\u003eSimon Heffer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51438237614303,"sku":"9781913054755","price":15.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/HA8JJYe_Ps9781913054755.webp?v=1790093684"},{"product_id":"israel-rank-hardcover","title":"Israel Rank - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Israel Rank: The autobiography of a criminal\" by Roy Horniman is a darkly comic and satirical exploration of crime. This historical fiction, meticulously prepared for print republication, delves into the mind of a criminal as he recounts his life. A fascinating study of criminal psychology blended with sharp wit, \"Israel Rank\" offers readers a unique perspective on murder and morality. Classified under both crime and humorous fiction, this book presents an unsettling yet captivating narrative. Its enduring appeal lies in its bold examination of the criminal underworld through the lens of autobiography, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the darker side of human nature. A historical text revived, ready to shock and entertain once more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67657314566367,"sku":"9781023546072","price":48.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/mVCA9bF5zz9781023546072.webp?v=1790535052"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/roy-horniman.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}