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Alexei Ivanovich is tutor to a Russian family. They are bankrupt and eagerly awaiting the death of ''Grandmother''. Alexei falls in love twice: first, with the beautiful but impossible Polina; and second, with the game of roulette. Hi addiction turns out to be shared by Grandmother who suddenly appears, very much alive, and willing to gamble down to her last banknote.

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The Gambler

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    A Paperback / softback by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, C. J. Hogarth, George Davidson

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      Publisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd
      Published 15 August 2016
      ISBN-13 9781785996283
      978-1785996283
      ISBN-10 1785996282
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      Book Synopsis

      Alexei Ivanovich is tutor to a Russian family. They are bankrupt and eagerly awaiting the death of ''Grandmother''. Alexei falls in love twice: first, with the beautiful but impossible Polina; and second, with the game of roulette. Hi addiction turns out to be shared by Grandmother who suddenly appears, very much alive, and willing to gamble down to her last banknote.

      ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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