A fast-paced mix of racing, art, and high-stakes bets in Toronto.
Jupiter Eight follows a restless figure as he spirals through bars, galleries, and race tracks, chasing luck and meaning in a city that never sleeps. The story threads together betting plays, patronage, and the pull of art with the glitter and grit of nightlife, offering a vivid snapshot of a moment when money, ambition, and desire collide.
- Experience crowded race days, sharp tips, and tense bets that shift with every race
- Meet a cast of characters from gamblers to artists, each chasing a version of success
- Feel the pulse of late-night dining, hotel lobbies, and crowded tea rooms amid a city in motion
- Explore themes of creativity, risk, and the search for something real in a fast world
Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven fiction set against a bustling urban backdrop, where money and imagination collide in sharp, memorable scenes.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, set in the Toronto art and finance scene at the start of the 1920s, opens up the hidden workings and complex realities of a budding metropolis. With immersive detail, the author explores the clashes between tradition and modernity, as fueled by the lives of the artists and investors who call this city home. Tracing the themes of love and desire, ambition and excess, the author weaves a compelling tale that brings to life not just a particular time and place but also the eternal human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331470793_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331470793
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331470793
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)