Bernie Rhodenbarr Serie

Questa serie segue le avventure di Bernie Rhodenbarr, un eroe improbabile che conduce una doppia vita. Di giorno, è un affascinante libraio con la passione per la letteratura. Di notte, tuttavia, possiede un talento unico per il furto con scasso. Quando Bernie si imbatte inevitabilmente nei guai, deve fare affidamento sul suo ingegno e sulle sue abilità non convenzionali per risolvere crimini e ripulire il suo nome. Queste storie offrono una deliziosa miscela di mistero, umorismo e trame intelligenti.

Ordine di lettura consigliato

1
Burglars Can't Be Choosers
Lawrence Block
320pagine
12 ore di lettura
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Bernie Rhodenbarr, a charming and amiable burglar, navigates the affluent neighborhoods of New York, deftly stealing from the wealthy while maintaining a façade of normalcy. With a talent for breaking and entering, he embodies a modern-day Robin Hood, albeit with a twist—he believes that the poor have little of value to offer. As he juggles his unconventional profession with his social life, readers are drawn into his world of clever heists and intriguing escapades.
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The Burglar in the Closet
Lawrence Block
192pagine
7 ore di lettura
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It's hard to ignore someone with his hands in your mouth. Bernie Rhodenbarr's all ears when Dr. Sheldrake, his dentist, starts complaining about his detestable, soon-to-be-ex wife, and happens to mention the valuable diamonds she keeps lying around the apartment. Since Bernie's been known to supplement his income as a bookstore owner with the not-so-occasional bout of high-rise burglary, a couple of nights later he's in the Sheldrake apartment with larceny on his mind -- and has to duck into a closet when the lady of the house makes an unexpected entrance. Unfortunately he's still there when an unseen assailant does Mrs. Sheldrake in . . . and then vanishes with the jewels. Bernie's got to come out of the closet some time. But when he does, he'll be facing a rap for a murder he didn't commit -- and for a burglary he certainly attempted -- unless he can hunt down the killer who left him hanging.
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The Burglar Who Liked to Quote Kipling
Lawrence Block
286pagine
11 ore di lettura
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Set in New York's Greenwich Village, the story follows Bernie Rhodenbarr, who is trying to run a legitimate used bookstore while occasionally reverting to his former life as a burglar to stay afloat. Balancing his love for books with his penchant for thievery, Bernie navigates the challenges of his dual existence, blending humor and suspense in his adventures.
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The Burglar Who Studied Spinoza
Lawrence Block
320pagine
12 ore di lettura
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In this fourth installment of the popular Burglar series, readers are drawn back into the life of the witty and resourceful protagonist, who navigates a world filled with crime and intrigue. The story promises a blend of humor and suspense as the character encounters new challenges and adversaries, showcasing Block's signature style of clever plotting and engaging dialogue. Fans of the series can expect a thrilling adventure that deepens the exploration of the main character's life and moral dilemmas.
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The Burglar Who Painted Like Mondrian
Lawrence Block
336pagine
12 ore di lettura
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Bernie Rhodenbarr, a used bookstore owner and part-time burglar, finds himself in a precarious situation when he becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. After evaluating a wealthy man's library, his fingerprints are left at the scene, complicating his life as he navigates the legal repercussions of both his legitimate and illicit activities. This blend of crime and humor showcases Bernie's cleverness and the thrill he finds in his unconventional profession.
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The Burglar Who Traded Ted Williams
Lawrence Block
372pagine
14 ore di lettura
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In Greenwich Village, Bernie Rhodenbarr, the rare book dealer who moonlights as a burglar, is arrested for murder in connection with the robbery of a valuable collection of baseball cards. Only he didn't do it.
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The Burglar Who Thought He Was Bogart
Lawrence Block
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Bookseller Bernie Rhodenbarr's in love—with an exotic Eastern European beauty who shares his obsession with Humphrey Bogart movies. He's in heaven, munching popcorn with his new amour every night at a Bogart Film Festival—until their Casablanca-esque idyll is cut short by his other secret passion: burglary. When he's hired to pilfer a portfolio of valuable documents from a Park Avenue apartment, Bernie can hardly refuse. But the occupant's early return forces Bernie to flee empty-handed—and he soon finds himself implicated in a murder. Before you can say "who stole the strawberries?" he's hunting for a killer, up to his neck in the outrageous intrigues of a tiny Balkan nation . . . and menaced by more sinister fat men and unsavory toadies than the great Bogie himself butted heads with in pursuit of that darn bird!
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Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery: The Burglar in the Library
Lawrence Block
352pagine
13 ore di lettura
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A crime novel, featuring Bernie Rhodenbarr, an antiquarian bookseller, lured to England at the thought of obtaining a rare Raymond Chandler novel. Visiting a country house he finds himself involved in a mystery true to Agatha Christie style, the house is isolated cut off by snow and the telephone is dead. From the author of THE CANCELLED CZECH.
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The Burglar in the Rye
Lawrence Block
352pagine
13 ore di lettura
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A chance to help a revered author leads Bernie Rhodenbarr into a tangled web of crime when he is asked by Alice Cottrell to steal personal letters from a hotel room. However, the situation escalates dramatically when he discovers the agent he was supposed to outsmart is found dead, making Bernie the prime suspect in a murder investigation. As he navigates this unexpected turn of events, he must use his skills not only to clear his name but also to uncover the truth behind the sinister plot.
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The burglar on the prowl
Lawrence Block
320pagine
12 ore di lettura
3,8(2004)Aggiungi una valutazione
When a friend suggests that Bernie burgle a romantic rival's home, Bernie is happy to oblige. Along with lesbian friend Caroline Kaiser, Bernie is overjoyed to find a safe full of cash. And for once in a Bernie Rhodenbarr story, there isn't even a dead body in the house. At least not yet. Because a nearby home has also been burgled and in that robbery, three people have died. The police recognise Bernie from a nearby cash machine camera and soon he is in the newspapesr as the suspect.
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The Burglar Who Counted The Spoons
Lawrence Block
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The long-awaited eleventh novel in the Bernie Rhodenbarr series.
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The Burglar in Short Order
Lawrence Block
198pagine
7 ore di lettura
3,5(2)Aggiungi una valutazione
The story features Bernie Rhodenbarr, a charming and skilled burglar renowned for his clever heists, including stealing antiques and art. Celebrated as "the Heifetz of the picklock," he has captivated audiences through various novels. With a legacy spanning four decades, Bernie remains a beloved character created by Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Lawrence Block, showcasing his wit and resourcefulness in the world of crime fiction.

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