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A group of anarchists are under surveillance by Scotland Yard in Chesterton''s hugely popular metaphysical thriller.

The Supreme Anarchists Council is dedicated to overthrowing the world order. To keep their identities a secret, each of them has been named a day of the week. Gabriel Syme, an eccentric poet, is recruited by Scotland Yard to infiltrate the group. He tracks down the six men and manages to win a place on the council. But in a bizarre and surreal twist of events, Syme realises that five of the six members are not at all what they seem . . .



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Gloriously entertaining * Simon Hammond, The Guardian *

The Man Who Was Thursday A Nightmare

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    Description

    Book Synopsis

    A group of anarchists are under surveillance by Scotland Yard in Chesterton''s hugely popular metaphysical thriller.

    The Supreme Anarchists Council is dedicated to overthrowing the world order. To keep their identities a secret, each of them has been named a day of the week. Gabriel Syme, an eccentric poet, is recruited by Scotland Yard to infiltrate the group. He tracks down the six men and manages to win a place on the council. But in a bizarre and surreal twist of events, Syme realises that five of the six members are not at all what they seem . . .



    Trade Review
    Gloriously entertaining * Simon Hammond, The Guardian *

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