{"product_id":"the-palace-thief-9780812976175","title":"The Palace Thief","description":"\"Extraordinary for its craft and emotional effect . . .  Ethan Canin is] a writer of enormous talent and charm.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Character is destiny,\" wrote Heraclitus-and in this collection of four unforgettable stories, we meet people struggling to understand themselves and the unexpected turns their lives have taken. In \"Accountant,\" a quintessential company man becomes obsessed with the phenomenal success of a reckless childhood friend. \"Batorsag and Szerelem\" tells the story of a boy's fascination with the mysterious life and invented language of his brother, a math prodigy. In \"City of Broken Hearts,\" a divorced father tries to fathom the patterns of modern relationships. And in \"The Palace Thief,\" a history teacher at an exclusive boarding school reflects on the vicissitudes of a lifetime connection with a student scoundrel. A remarkable achievement by one of America's finest writers, this brilliant volume reveals the moments of insight that illuminate everyday lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Captivating . . . a heartening tribute to the form . . . an exquisite performance.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eThe Boston Sunday Globe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A model of wit, wisdom, and empathy. Chekhov would have appreciated its frank renderings and quirky ironies.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eChicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Random House Trade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/08\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780812976175\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.01h x 5.22w x 0.52d","brand":"Ethan Canin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43067644706997,"sku":"9780812976175","price":15.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_67a370ff-6706-4cb8-bb7d-f44d84afc96a.jpg?v=1690862104","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-palace-thief-9780812976175","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}