When his son racks up an impossible gambling debt to a notorious gang in nineteenth-century New York, John Cross uses his inside knowledge of high-society mansions and museums to craft a perfect heist. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. His area of specialty is historic preservation, and he has published several architectural histories, one of which won a Graham Foun. A lovely read interspersing secret lives, the love of architecture and the darkness - and light - of living. I really liked The Paris Architect so I was eager to read this new novel by Charles Belfoure. I wish there could have been one happy ending. But when John Cross’s son racks up an unfathomable gambling debt to Kent’s Gents, Cross must pay it back himself. They flounder in their relationships, and try to ignore their true feelings and motivations. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? It is forbidden to copy anything for publication elsewhere without written permission from the copyright holder. The backdrop (Hawai'i) is probably intriguing to the vast majority of readers, whether they were born and raised there like myself, or merely casual visitors. All he has to do is use his inside knowledge of high society mansions and museums to craft a robbery even the smartest detectives won't solve. Be the first to ask a question about House of Thieves. Written by the author of "The Descendants," House of Thieves consists of short stories about people who live in Hawaii, and live lives of separation, longing, loneliness, loss and basically broken lives. - Edward Rutherford, New York Times bestselling author of Paris: The Novel and New York: The Novel. Hemmings has a good way of ending a story- she leaves enough to mystery so that you'd still like to read more while at the same time leaving enough information about the. Related to the Astors, his family is on the fringes of high society with its strict social rules. In most cases, the reviews are necessarily limited to those that were available to us ahead of publication. Recommended by D.T., Brunswick Library, MCDL. To repay this debt, the architect reveals the secrets of how. There are no summaries for this title yet. He tried to not let his parents know how deeply in debt he was because those days, to cause scandal in the wealthy society and be shunned and shamed was a kiss of death and he couldn't bear to show his shame and ruin his family. The rest of the stories are solid, but not as strong as the ones I've mentioned. These unique stories of upper-class Hawaiian families reveal with unsentimental insight and straightforward prose the complex forces that bind family members together in love and hate. This wasn't as grand and excellent as the Paris Architect by same author but it is always so hard to compare books. I am looking forward to reading her newest release. Highly recommend. June 16th 2005 He lives in Maryland. Because we wouldn't spend a novel's worth of time with characters this unappealing but authors figure a short story is the right amount of time? Some of these stories were really good and I enjoyed several of them. $39 for a year. Start by marking “House of Thieves” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Belfoure's sly, roguish writing opens a window to those living both gilded and tarnished lives... Best of all, Belfoure holds together each and every thread of the novel, resulting in a most memorable, evocative read." It is an historical novel set in the late 1800's in New York City. I absolutely love everything Kuai Hart Jennings writes, and this collection of stories is no exception. Full of period detail and populated with unique characters, House of Thieves is an entertaining, fast paced read that should not be missed. Enjoyable but far from life-altering, Mr. Belfoure’s novel is a decent second novel even though it is missing some of the gravitas and suspense which made his first novel such a success. He graduated from the Pratt Institute and Columbia University, and he taught at Pratt as well as at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. Set in the 1880s it gives the readers a sense of what it was like to live in New York City in that time period. From the author of "The Descendants," this book of short stories set in Hawaii, is a complex undertaking - primarily related to the dysfunctional family. Because we wouldn't spend a novel's worth of time with characters this unappealing but authors figure a short story is the right amount of time? Mr. Belfoure’s sophomore novel is not as exciting or intense as his first novel but it remains an interesting glimpse into the past. I was lucky enough to win a free copy from one of those Shelf Awareness emails, so I’m not complaining too loudly. To see what your friends thought of this book, Nothing was out of context for the period or over done. It is, quite simply, a mediocre book populated by all of your favorite cardboard cutout character sketches, your oft-pondered narrative stereotypes, and a scheming duo of antiheroes who combine all of your favorite dynamics from Mr & Mrs Smith with the tea-parlour refinement of Downton Abbey. Architects — New York (State) — New York — Fiction. please send us a message with the mainstream media reviews that you would like to see added. Reviews | Didn;'t want them to end. 3. To request items from any of the libraries above, contact your local library. From the author of The Paris Architect, those who enjoy historical fiction or crime novels will like this one. I think of this as a cross between a pale evocation of The Age of Innocence (same setting) and a caper film. Written by the author of "The Descendants," House of Thieves consists of short stories about people who live in Hawaii, and live lives of separation, longing, loneliness, loss and basically broken lives. We are about the same age, and we went to rival high schools, and know some people in common--and the thing that struck me the most is just how different her Hawai'i is/was from mine. I found this book by accident in the library and this author is amazing! The crime violence in this story of thievery in late 19th century New York City almost made me afraid to turn the page ... but the suspense and vivid description was too compelling to put the book down. Kent has an insatiable appetite for murder and theft and will not allow Cross to be free of him. But they could be you or me, regardless of who we are or where we live. Just $12 for 3 months or Horrors! In order to save his son, he chooses to repay his debt to James T. Kent by joining his notorious gang of thieves. Architect John Cross is approached by a member of a New York gang and given an offer he daren't refuse. Set in the 1880s, House of Thieves introduced us to the successful architect, John Cross and his family of misfits. We are about the same age, and we went to rival high schools, and know some people in common--and the thing that struck me the most is just how different her Hawai'i is/was from mine. The novel was based on the first story in this collection, The Minor Wars. As he gets deeper and deeper into the life of crime, his family is threatened. BookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction—books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. In 1886 New York, a respectable architect shouldn't have any connection to the notorious gang of thieves and killers that rules the underbelly of the city. Related to both the Astor family, nouveau riche but certainly defining the current mores, and the Knickerbockers, responsible for the code of manners that defines the upper classes, Cross is enjoying his successes, both personally and professionally, when he receives the jolt of a lifetime.

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