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Dive into the gripping world of early 20th-century Manhattan with 'Ravage & Son,' a masterful testament to crime and moral complexity. This trade paperback (US) edition, published by Bellevue Literary Press in 2023, captures the essence of Jewish immigrant life in the Lower East Side—a vibrant yet perilous backdrop filled with rogue cops and cunning swindlers. At the heart of this intense narrative lies the character of Abraham Cahan, the conscience of this tumultuous ghetto, who transforms the life of orphan Ben Ravage. Instead of choosing a path to privilege after attending Harvard, Ben returns to the gritty streets as a detective for the Kehilla, a quixotic gang determined to cleanse their neighborhood of crime. As he investigates the sinister 'Mr. Hyde,' known for preying on the vulnerable, Ben uncovers dark truths and confronts his own demons. This evocative noir blends suspense, revenge, and a deep exploration of identity and morality, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Immerse yourself in this vintage tale of intrigue and social commentary, and experience the haunting power of Jerome Charyn's narrative brilliance. Don't miss out on this compelling read that seamlessly intertwines history with fiction. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9781954276192 Year: 2023.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781954276192
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
Description:
A master storyteller’s novel of crime, corruption, and antisemitism in early 20th-century Manhattan
Ravage & Son reflects the lost world of Manhattan’s Lower East Side—the cradle of Jewish immigration during the first years of the twentieth century—in a dark mirror.
Abraham Cahan, editor of the Jewish Daily Forward, serves as the conscience of the Jewish ghetto teeming with rogue cops and swindlers. He rescues Ben Ravage, an orphan, from a trade school and sends him off to Harvard to earn a law degree. But upon his return, Ben rejects the chance to escape his gritty origins and instead becomes a detective for the Kehilla, a quixotic gang backed by wealthy uptown patrons to help the police rid the Lower East Side of criminals. Charged with rooting out the Jewish “Mr. Hyde,” a half-mad villain who attacks the prostitutes of Allen Street, Ben discovers that his fate is irrevocably tied to that of this violent, sinister man.
A lurid tale of revenge, this wildly evocative, suspenseful noir is vintage Jerome Charyn.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781954276192
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
Description:
A master storyteller’s novel of crime, corruption, and antisemitism in early 20th-century Manhattan
Ravage & Son reflects the lost world of Manhattan’s Lower East Side—the cradle of Jewish immigration during the first years of the twentieth century—in a dark mirror.
Abraham Cahan, editor of the Jewish Daily Forward, serves as the conscience of the Jewish ghetto teeming with rogue cops and swindlers. He rescues Ben Ravage, an orphan, from a trade school and sends him off to Harvard to earn a law degree. But upon his return, Ben rejects the chance to escape his gritty origins and instead becomes a detective for the Kehilla, a quixotic gang backed by wealthy uptown patrons to help the police rid the Lower East Side of criminals. Charged with rooting out the Jewish “Mr. Hyde,” a half-mad villain who attacks the prostitutes of Allen Street, Ben discovers that his fate is irrevocably tied to that of this violent, sinister man.
A lurid tale of revenge, this wildly evocative, suspenseful noir is vintage Jerome Charyn.