{"product_id":"the-palace-thief-9780812976175","title":"The Palace Thief","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Ethan Canin\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Random House Trade\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Random House Trade\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Short Stories (single author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Extraordinary for its craft and emotional effect . . . [Ethan Canin is] a writer of enormous talent and charm.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Character is destiny,\" wrote Heraclitus-and in this collection of four unforgettable stories, we meet people struggling to understand themselves and the unexpected turns their lives have taken. In \"Accountant,\" a quintessential company man becomes obsessed with the phenomenal success of a reckless childhood friend. \"Batorsag and Szerelem\" tells the story of a boy's fascination with the mysterious life and invented language of his brother, a math prodigy. In \"City of Broken Hearts,\" a divorced father tries to fathom the patterns of modern relationships. And in \"The Palace Thief,\" a history teacher at an exclusive boarding school reflects on the vicissitudes of a lifetime connection with a student scoundrel. A remarkable achievement by one of America's finest writers, this brilliant volume reveals the moments of insight that illuminate everyday lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Captivating . . . a heartening tribute to the form . . . an exquisite performance.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Sunday Globe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A model of wit, wisdom, and empathy. Chekhov would have appreciated its frank renderings and quirky ironies.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Random House Trade","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45355397906583,"sku":"9780812976175","price":848.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780812976175.webp?v=1767670787","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-palace-thief-9780812976175","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}