Plot summary, “The Great Train Robbery” by Michael Crichton in 4 Minutes - Book Review VIDEO
The Great Train Robbery (1975) by Michael Crichton is a historical thriller based on the real-life Great Gold Robbery of 1855. Set in Victorian London, it follows master thief Edward Pierce as he orchestrates a daring heist to steal £12,000 in gold from a moving train. With the help of skilled accomplices, Pierce meticulously gathers the four keys needed to access the gold safes. Despite setbacks and betrayal, the heist succeeds—only for Pierce to later be caught and put on trial. In a final twist, he escapes custody and vanishes with the stolen gold. Crichton’s novel explores themes of crime, technology, and morality in a rapidly industrializing society.
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