Billy Phelan's Greatest Game
of William Kennedy
Series: The Albany Cycle #2
Description
The second novel in William Kennedyâs much-loved Albany cycle depicts Billy Phelan, a slightly tarnished poker player, pool hustler, and small-time bookie. A resourceful man full of Irish pluck, Billy works the fringes of the Albany sporting life with his own particular style and private code of honor, until he finds himself in the dangerous position of potential go-between in the kidnapping of a political bossâs son.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 288 pages
- Publisher Penguin Books
- Publication Date January 27th 1983
- First Publication 10/30/78
- Language English
- ISBN 9780140063400
- Edition Not informed
- Category Fiction
- Scenario ['Albany, New York (United States)']
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