Publisher's Synopsis
The Red Lottery Ticket is a novel written by French author Fortune Du Boisgobey and was first published in 1887. The story revolves around a lottery ticket that is sold to the protagonist, a poor clerk named Julien. The ticket is a red one, which is considered to be the most valuable one in the lottery. Julien's life changes overnight as he becomes the owner of the winning ticket worth a large sum of money.However, things take a dark turn as Julien's newfound wealth attracts the attention of unscrupulous people who try to manipulate him and take advantage of his innocence. The story is a gripping tale of greed, deceit, and betrayal, as Julien navigates his way through the treacherous world of high society and the criminal underworld.The Red Lottery Ticket is a classic thriller that explores the themes of morality, justice, and the corrupting influence of wealth. Boisgobey's writing style is engaging and suspenseful, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. The novel has been translated into several languages and has been adapted into various films and television series over the years. It remains a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
