A Gamble With Life

A Gamble With Life

Silas K. Hocking

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Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2025
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ISBN:
9789370810280
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A Gamble With Life explores the tension between ambition and the value of life through the story of a man caught in a risky financial arrangement. The central figure, Rufus Sterne, bets his life insurance on the success of his invention, entangling himself in moral dilemmas and existential reflections. As he navigates this risky proposition, the novel delves into the implications of his choices, particularly when a chance encounter with a mysterious woman leads him to confront life s deeper meanings. The plot unfolds with Rufus’s increasing desperation, juxtaposed with his growing realization of life s fragility. His journey is marked by themes of sacrifice, courage, and the unpredictable outcomes of human decisions. The intersection of personal ambition and the value of human life is central to the narrative, leading to an exploration of what it truly means to risk everything for success, and whether such pursuits are worth the cost. As the story builds to a climax, Rufus is forced to make decisions that question the very nature of life and death.

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