The Iron Duke: A Novel of Rogues, Romance, and Royal Con Games in 1930s Europe
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He's a lady's man, a man's man--and a wanted man, on the run in 1930s Europe....
Meet conman Blacky Lee, ruggedly handsome with a quick wit and a roguish charm. Think Clark Gable--with larceny in his heart and a price on his head. A price put there by the German Gestapo.
But Blacky's always got an angle, and this time it's as audacious as they come. He'll hide in plain sight, with the stolen identity of the crowned head of a Balkan kingdom--the Iron Duke.
Can he pull it off? Win the love of a country beset with communism ... and of the beautiful Countess? All Blacky has to do is risk everything--and, for once in his life, find a way to do the right thing and reform.
Hubbard and Gable were fast friends and fellow adventurers. While Hubbard was writing for Columbia Pictures in 1937, the studio often called upon him to doctor scripts for Gable--giving him a unique knowledge of the man and inspiration for characters like Blacky Lee.
"Colorful prose, lively action writing, exotic locales...excellent." --Ellery Queen
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--Anne McCaffrey
"The latest addition to the fantastic Stories from the Golden Age series of vintage L. Ron Hubbard pulp tales, this full-cast recording takes listeners to 1930s Europe.... Filled with realistic sound effects, comical and over-the-top characters and a classic film noir atmosphere, this inspired and well-polished entertainment will immerse listeners."
--Publishers Weekly starred review
"A master of adventure."
--Anne McCaffrey
"A master of adventure." --Anne McCaffrey
." . . the adventure ones are just so much fun, that you wish there were more things written like them." --Kevin J. Anderson
"The latest installment in the well-produced L. Ron Hubbard audio series transports listeners to 1930s Europe. Read by a variety of talented narrators, ... the production is enhanced by realistic sound effects and an original score that create a remarkable theatrical atmosphere." --AudioFile Magazine on "The Iron Duke", winner of Earphones Award
A master of adventure. Anne McCaffrey"
. . . the adventure ones are just so much fun, that you wish there were more things written like them. Kevin J. Anderson"
The latest installment in the well-produced L. Ron Hubbard audio series transports listeners to 1930s Europe. Read by a variety of talented narrators, the production is enhanced by realistic sound effects and an original score that create a remarkable theatrical atmosphere. AudioFile Magazine on "The Iron Duke," winner of Earphones Award"
The latest addition to the fantastic Stories from the Golden Age series of vintage L. Ron Hubbard pulp tales, this full-cast recording takes listeners to 1930s Europe . Filled with realistic sound effects, comical and over-the-top characters and a classic film noir atmosphere, this inspired and well-polished entertainment will immerse listeners."
Publishers Weekly starred review"
A master of adventure. Anne McCaffrey"
. . . the adventure ones are just so much fun, that you wish there were more things written like them. Kevin J. Anderson"
The latest installment in the well-produced L. Ron Hubbard audio series transports listeners to 1930s Europe. Read by a variety of talented narrators, the production is enhanced by realistic sound effects and an original score that create a remarkable theatrical atmosphere. AudioFile Magazine on The Iron Duke, winner of Earphones Award"
The latest addition to the fantastic Stories from the Golden Age series of vintage L. Ron Hubbard pulp tales, this full-cast recording takes listeners to 1930s Europe . Filled with realistic sound effects, comical and over-the-top characters and a classic film noir atmosphere, this inspired and well-polished entertainment will immerse listeners."
Publishers Weekly starred review
