Beyond the City
📘 About This Book
Beyond the City by Arthur Conan Doyle by Arthur Conan Doyle The Russians smalltime crooks Sergei Akotia and Yuri plan to hold up two million dollars from a casino with the inside information of the security guard Troy and the support of two dirty cops. When the two cops are killed, they decide to call off the heist and they kick out their girlfriends Misha and Lexi. Misha and Lexi meet an old friend of Misha, Helena Toretti, who is in a divorce process with the bored and upset detective Jack. The trio plots revenge against the guys and decide to rob the casino with Troy. But the plan turns upside-down with unpredictable events. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
📖 Summary
Beyond the City by Arthur Conan Doyle is an intriguing addition to the Classic Library collection, offering readers a gripping narrative filled with crime, betrayal, and unexpected twists. The story centers on a high-stakes criminal plot involving a pair of small-time Russian crooks named Sergei Akotia and Yuri. Armed with inside information from a security guard named Troy and the backing of two corrupt police officers, Sergei and Yuri plan to execute a massive two-million-dollar heist at a local casino. However, the dangerous world of criminal enterprise is notoriously unpredictable, and the operation hits a catastrophic roadblock when the two dirty cops are suddenly killed. Rattled by the violence and realizing the extreme risks involved, Sergei and Yuri decide to call off the heist entirely. In a cold and callous move, they also kick their girlfriends, Misha and Lexi, out of their lives, leaving the two women stranded and desperate. Following this betrayal, Misha and Lexi cross paths with an old friend of Misha named Helena Toretti. Helena is currently navigating a difficult and contentious divorce from a bored and upset detective named Jack. United by shared grievances and a desire for payback against the men who wronged them, the trio of women form a daring alliance. Determined to turn the tables on their former partners, Misha, Lexi, and Helena decide to take over the original plan. They team up with Troy, the casino security guard, to execute the two-million-dollar casino robbery themselves. What begins as a straightforward revenge plot quickly spirals out of control as the characters navigate a web of deceit, shifting loyalties, and rapidly changing circumstances. As the narrative unfolds, the plan turns completely upside down, leading to a series of unpredictable events that test the resourcefulness and nerve of every participant involved. Arthur Conan Doyle weaves a compelling tale of ambition, vengeance, and the unforeseen consequences of greed. This edition brings the classic story back into circulation after having been out of print for decades, allowing modern readers to experience the suspense and intricate plotting firsthand. Through its dynamic cast of characters, the book explores themes of empowerment, desperation, and the fragile nature of criminal alliances. Readers who enjoy classic crime fiction and stories of clever retribution will find much to appreciate in this engaging narrative.
🎯 Key Lessons
⚖️ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Engaging and fast-paced criminal plot
Strong themes of revenge and empowerment
Unpredictable twists keep readers guessing
Part of a valued classic library collection
⚠️ Cons
Out of print for decades, making it harder to find historically
Some character motivations stem from sudden and harsh conflicts
✍️ About the Author
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author and physician best known for creating the detective Sherlock Holmes, whose stories established many conventions of the modern detective genre.
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Who is the author of Beyond the City? +
The book is written by Arthur Conan Doyle.
What is the main plot of the book? +
A group of characters plots and attempts to execute a two-million-dollar casino heist after initial plans fall apart due to betrayal.
Who are the primary characters involved in the revenge plot? +
The primary characters are Misha, Lexi, and their friend Helena Toretti, along with the security guard Troy.
Why is this edition notable? +
It is part of the Classic Library collection, bringing back a book that has been out of print for decades.
How many pages does this edition have? +
This published edition contains 354 pages.
