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In Gargoyles, renowned writer Ben Hecht takes us on a profound journey into the complexities of human psyche and social dynamics. Celebrated for his iconic screenplays of Hollywoods golden era, including masterpieces like Gone With the Wind and Scarface, Hecht seamlessly blends his storytelling prowess with a deep exploration of character. This novel uncovers the intricate layers of George Basine and those around him, revealing the masks they wear and the evolving nature of their values and ethics. As these characters confront their inner selves, we witness how their egos shape their decisions...

Its a case thats baffling everyone. The police have ruled it a suicide. The victims daughter concurs. But the daughter’s fiancé? Hes adamant that its cold-blooded murder. But whos the culprit? Could it be the daughter, Fiona, or an undisclosed third party? Or is the fiancé himself the murderer? Amidst a sea of misleading theories, do you have what it takes to piece together the truth? Join us as we unravel this mystery. - Summary by Tom Penn

Ben Hecht (1894-1964) war einer der berühmtesten Drehbuchautoren in Hollywood. Er schrieb für Billy Wilder, Hitchcock und Howard Hawks und viele andere. 1918 aber war er ein junger, mit allen Wassern gewaschener Journalist aus Chicago, der im Berliner Hotel Adlon abstieg, um aus einem unbekannten Land zu berichten, das gerade den Ersten Weltkrieg verloren hatte. Als er es wieder verließ, hatte er die Revolution in Berlin und Bayern und ein ganzes Land am Rande des Nervenzusammenbruchs erlebt, denkwürdige Interviews geführt und Freunde gewonnen. Deutschland erscheint in diesen wahren Geschichten wie der unwirkliche Schauplatz einer im Zeitraffer gedrehten Tragikomödie.