Tato série sleduje osudy Bernarda Rhodenbarra, neobvyklého hrdiny, který vede dvojí život. Ve dne je to majitel antikvariátu a milovník knih, v noci se však mění v talentovaného zloděje. Když se BERNIE dostane do nesnází, musí využít své jedinečné dovednosti, aby odhalil pravdu a očistil své jméno. Příběhy jsou plné vtipu, chytrých zápletek a nečekaných zvratů, které čtenáře udrží v napětí až do samého konce.
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.
The story follows Bernie Rhodenbarr, a bookstore owner who moonlights as a burglar. During a dental appointment, he overhears Dr. Sheldrake lament about his wife and her valuable diamonds. Intrigued, Bernie decides to steal the jewels but ends up hiding in a closet when Mrs. Sheldrake unexpectedly returns. The plot thickens when an unknown assailant kills her, leaving Bernie trapped and entangled in a murder mystery. With his criminal background and the sudden turn of events, Bernie must navigate the dangerous fallout.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lawrence Block, velmistr mezi americkými spisovateli
detektivek, vypráví další příběh svérázného „zloděje a majitele knihkupectví“ Bernieho Rhodenbarra, tentokrát posedlého Casablancou a jejím hrdinou, hercem Humphreym Bogartem. Bernie Rhodenbarr se ve svém knihkupectví náhodně setkává s ženou svých snů, milou a okouzlující Ilonou. Oba jsou velkými fanoušky a obdivovateli Humphreyho Bogarta a na festivalu jeho filmů spolu začínají trávit dny i noci. Žít z lásky ale nestačí. Bernie se dává dohromady
s excentrickým cizincem Hugem Candlemasem, jenž po něm žádá, aby se vetřel do přízně majitele jednoho z přepychových apartmá na East Side a odcizil odtud záhadné desky z černé kůže. Plán však nevyjde a Berniemu nezbývá, než se vrátit ke svému „zaměstnavateli“ s prázdnýma rukama. Ten je záhy nalezen mrtvý. Bernie se ocitá v složité situaci a sám se vydává po stopě vraha. Brzy nato Ilona záhadně mizí...
Bernie Rhodenbarr, burglar extraordinaire and bookseller ordinaire, has taken leave of his beloved New York City and gone country. Our setting is Cuttleford House, a quaint, lovely inn, where Carolyn and Raffles the Cat have joined Bernie for a wintry weekend. Of course, Carolyn wasn't Bernie's first choice for a romantic getaway weekend, but his intended, Lettice Runcible, turned out to be someone else's intended. But if you think Bernie's sole purpose is healing his wounded heart, think again. As a bookseller, Bernie's always in search of a valuable edition, and this time he believes he's found it. And it's somewhere in Cuttleford House's largely ignored library. During his nightly prowl, Bernie finds unexpected company in the way of a corpse. The next morning everyone else find the body, too. Making matters worse is the fact that all of the guests - including, (surprise!) Lettice and her new husband, Dakin Littlefield - find themselves snowbound after a particularly fierce storm during the night. With everyone pointing fingers at everyone else, Bernie decides he's got to catch the culprit - before there's another murder. Isn't there always? And let's not forget that book, which has mysteriously disappeared off the library shelves.
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.
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.
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.
Soubor povídkové tvorby amerického autora přináší především povídky s detektivní a hrůzostrašnou tematikou.
Jedenasedmdesát povídek vybral ze svého celoživotního díla samotný autor, který tak znovu přivedl na scénu hrdiny několika svých rozsáhlejších cyklů - detektiva Matthewa Scuddera, právníka Martina Ehrengrafa a další, jejichž příběhy si získaly již dříve pozornost čtenářů. Kniha uspokojí nepříliš náročné ctitele detektivky, psychothrilleru či hororu.
Souborné vydání druhého, třetího a čtvrtého pokračování série Bernie Rhodenbarr. Tři detektivní příběhy lupiče-detektiva jsou plné nečekaných zvratů a překvapení. Obsahuje: Lupič, který rád citoval Kiplinga -- Lupič, který čte Spinozu -- Lupič v šatníku. Knihy v ČR zatím samostatně nevyšly.
