The Rothschild Conversion by Peter Buckman (HB 1979)*

Light shelfwear to edges and boards. DJ protected with mylar. Pages tight and clean. Library discard with usual marks and attachments. Pocket removed. Book appears unread. 286 pages. ISBN 0070087954.Paris of 1848, fraught with riot, revolution, and corruption on all levels, gave rise to one of the greatest thefts of the nineteenth century: the embezzlement of 30 million francs from Baron James de Rothschild by his keen-witted protégé, Michael Carpentier, who subsequently disappeared. In this sparkling novel, the author reconstructs the embezzlement and all that follows, narrating as though it were Carpentier's own account of the coup. He successfully conjures the atmosphere of the period with flawless wit and cynicism, combining the tension of a thriller with humorous, ironic commentary on the attitudes of an era not so unlike our own.Visit our eCRATER store forother greatNovels and save on shipping!Most books haveshelf wear and cover scuffing. Binding is tight. Actual covers may be different than stock photos. Pages may be yellowed due to books age. If condition is important, please ask for a more detailed description.INTERNATIONALSHIPPING: We ship worldwide for actual postage plus $1.75 handling. International buyers must contact me for final costs before making payment.We only accept PayPal for International orders.Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!