Chance in Chains: A Story of Monte Carlo by Guy Thorne is a story set in the early 1900s about two young, ambitious engineers, Basil Gregory and Emile Deschamps, who dream of making a name for themselves with a new discovery in wireless telegraphy. However, their path to success is blocked by a lack of funds. The story opens in Paris, showing their dedication and desire for recognition. One foggy night, they stumble upon a wood workshop run by the Carnet brothers, who make roulette wheels for the Monte Carlo casino. This meeting pulls Basil and Emile into the glamorous and risky gambling world, hinting at moral questions about fate and choice, and sets the stage for a suspenseful story of ambition and desperation in the face of fortune.
Chance in Chains: A Story of Monte Carlo
By Guy Thorne
Two young engineers chasing their dreams get entangled in the high-stakes world of a Monte Carlo casino, where ambition meets fate and fortunes are won and lost.
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