An Ear to the Ground (Gideon of Scotland Yard) [Paperback]

James Hadley Chase (Author)

Book Description

Series: Gideon of Scotland Yard | Publication Date: January 1, 2000

When a necklace is as beautiful as the Esmaldi necklace with its hundred sparkling diamonds, it is not surprising that it causes powerful emotions. It is an object that people will do anything to obtain – even murder. For Al Barney, general idler and layabout, this comes as no surprise for he knows the peculiar history that the necklace holds – an ancient story of passion, jealousy and hatred. Yet as events unfold, it becomes clear that this violent story is far from over….

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'Jewel-snatch gang stuff, set in Miami. Quite the best thing Chase has done for years' -- Sun

About the Author

James Hadley Chase was born in London and initially worked as a book wholesaler. He was heavily influenced by American crime and gangster writers and his own books fall within that genre, with many of them based in the U.S. Chase developed a number of series characters, with several books dedicated to each and all are fast moving tales of murder, intrigue, blackmail and espionage. Characters include ex commando Brick-Top Corrigan, Californian private eye Vic Malloy, former C.I.A. agent Mark Girland, and millionaire Don Miclem. Hailed as " the thriller maestro of the generation ", Chase died in 1985

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: House of Stratus (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842321013
• ISBN-13: 978-1842321010
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,458,720 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Attention pls., December 13, 2003

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This review is from: An Ear to the Ground (Gideon of Scotland Yard) (Paperback)

For Al Barney, despite he is a taleteller and lay-about, but its no surprise when a necklace as beautiful as the Esmaldi with millions of sparkling diamonds to beautify it. It raises everyone's urge and taste for it. Everyone begins to raise eyebrows at the next person considering the esmaldi necklace's cost. They could do anything to get it even if murder is the only way out. Though Al Barney knows the story of the old Esmaldi Diamond Necklace, with passion, zeal, hatred and jealousy, its still not enough to own the esmaldi. As the story unfolds, it becomes clearer and distinct that it will require more than violent to get the million sparkling necklace. But ironically, the story started and it never ends even when none is to inherit the esmaldi necklace. Once again, chase showcases the Jewel-snatch gang stuff as set in Miami but this time, with an extraordinary amount of potential that will reveal a genius talent in creative art.