Beat the Devil by Claud Cockburn
The Low Road to High Finance
"Beat the Devil" is a satirical novel that follows the adventures of its protagonist, a British journalist, who becomes entangled in a complex plot involving a group of eccentric characters, including a fraudulent tycoon, a femme fatale, and a mysterious Italian prince. The story, set in post-war Italy, is a humorous and biting critique of capitalism, greed, and political corruption, and it is filled with intrigue, deception, and unexpected twists.
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- Published
- 1951
- Nationality
- British
- Length
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- Pages
- 272
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - A Discord of Evil
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 36th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)