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First published in Russian in 1866, “The Gambler”, by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, is a gripping narrative of the dangers of gambling. As was common with Dostoyevsky’s other writings, he draws upon his own life in a semi-autobiographical way. Dostoyevksy himself suffered from a compulsion to gambling and had to complete “The Gambler” under a strict deadline to pay off his own debts. These first-hand experiences bring a depth of realism to the novel and to his portrayal of the main character, Alexei Ivanovitch, a young man who is working as a tutor to a Russian family living in a German hotel. This wealthy family has money troubles of their own and as a result of his association with them and their reckless attitude towards money, Alexei becomes addicted to the game of roulette. Alexei wins and loses vast sums of money in his pursuit of love, wealth, and acceptance by the aristocracy that he works for. Yet, like his winnings, these relationships are transitory, superficial, and ultimately sacrificed for his addiction. “The Gambler” is an insightful look at the compulsive nature of the gambling addict and the tragic consequences of such an addiction. This edition follows the translation of C. J. Hogarth and includes a biographical afterword.

About the author: Serik Jumanov – author of novel “You-lia” (2012), his debut work, which had success in Biennale Cinema College script contest in Venice. “Rise of London Gambler” is his second big project.

A riverboat card man, Jake Gannon is about as nogood as they comedespite that good looking hotness that can make a gal's skirts twirl in most unladylike ways.Suspected to be traveling under an assumed name, Jake has a mighty troublesome past, and was last seen in the company of one fiery filly who goes by the name of Ellie Winslow. . . . But Ellie ain't no ordinary looker. No sir, she landed here in 1876 by accident and is looking for her sister. . . and some answers.But first she needs to find a way off this here steamer with a man who fascinates her more every minutea man who's about to teach her just how wild the West can be!

TEMPTING THE PREACHER’S DAUGHTER Plain preacher’s daughter Violet Benson is always the wallflower – until charismatic gambler Cade Foster takes her under his wing. Suddenly the men of Morrow Creek start looking at her with new eyes – and the women with envy – but Violet is only interested in one man: Cade.Agreeing to be his ‘lucky charm’, Violet becomes embroiled in the gambler’s thrilling world. With her newfound confidence Violet’s determined to uncover the secret sorrow behind the eyes that smoulder beneath his Stetson, and prove to this fascinating man that he can take the biggest gamble of all…with his heart.