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The Great Train RobberyNovel
Michael Crichtonstandalone novel1975
Historical fiction, set in 19th century.
“A 1978 film adaptation was written and directed by Crichton.”
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Master Diplexito and Mr. ScantSeries
series3 books2016
Adventurous in tone, about heist, set in early 20th century and british isles.
“Oliver, the meek son of a wealthy British industrialist, discovers the identity of a notorious thief, a man who has been skillfully evading Scotland Yard and snatching priceless artifacts for sport: Mr. Scant, his family butler.”
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Start with The Thief's Apprentice →
Pirate LatitudesNovel
Michael Crichtonstandalone novel2009
Historical fiction, about pirates, set in latin america and renaissance and early modern.
“HarperCollins published the book posthumously on November 26, 2009.”
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TarzanUniverse
universe100 books1912
Adventure, adventurous in tone, set in early 20th century.
“Deep in a jungle no map has tamed, an English lord's orphaned son is suckled by a she-ape and grows to manhood knowing neither his name nor his kind.”
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Start with Tarzan of the Apes →
includes Tarzan, The Wild Adventures of Tarzan, The Tarzan Trilogy, Tarzan's Africa / Opar / Khokarsa, Tarzan and the Martian Legion
The Thirty-Nine StepsNovel
John Buchanstandalone novel1915
Thriller & suspense and spy thriller, about survival and political intrigue.
SS-GBNovel
Len Deightonstandalone novel1978
Alternate history and spy thriller, about political intrigue and murder investigation.
“Archer's investigation collides with occupation politics, the British resistance, and rival factions of the SS and the German Army, each wanting the case to go a different way.”
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