The Man Who Was Thursday

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, 2024

Overview

Gilbert Keith Chesterton's surreal novel "The Man Who Was Thursday" is both a psychological thriller and a detective story. The plot centers on seven anarchists in early 20th-century London, each named after a day of the week. Gabriel Syme, a poet and Scotland Yard detective, infiltrates a secret anarchist meeting and becomes "Thursday." However, he soon discovers he is not the only one working undercover, and a nightmare begins.

Who it's for

• Readers of surrealist fiction.
• Fans of psychological thrillers and detective stories.
• Those interested in early 20th-century London settings.
• Adult readers aged 16 and above.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 272
• Binding: Softcover
• Publisher: KARO
• Series: Reading in Original. English Language
• Year: 2024
• ISBN: 9785992517064