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Bucking the Tiger

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Bucking the Tiger

Achmed Abdullah

A group of down-and-outers decide on the ultimate gamble: they will bankroll one of themselves, chosen by lot, to live well for a year. Then the one chosen must commit suicide after that year, so that the others can cash in on his life insurance policy. Complications arise when the "lucky winner" finds an unexpected turn in his fortunes. How can he get out of it with his honor intact, or will he "welch" on the deal?

"Bucking the tiger" refers to the game of Faro, one of the most popular card games played in saloons and gambling halls in the 1800s. The name is thought to have come from early card backs that featured a drawing of a Bengal tiger. (Summary by TriciaG)

Year of Publication: 1917Genres: Published 1900 onward
Running Time: 04 hours 34 minutes 12 seconds
#Chapter Name
1
The Nights
Broke
Inkell
11:17
2
The Nights
"Seven Men from All the World"
Lindsay Ann Cameron
24:19
3
The Nights
The Plan
Lindsay Ann Cameron
15:47
4
The Nights
The Turn of a Card
Lindsay Ann Cameron
16:55
5
The Nights
Mac's Jackpot
ToddHW
24:01
6
The Nights
All In
marisad6
16:45
7
The Nights
The Midas Touch
marisad6
18:40
8
The Nights
Mac Hires an Office
Lindsay Ann Cameron
21:55
9
The Nights
The Deputation
Lindsay Ann Cameron
20:47
10
The Nights
The Booming of the Western Crown
Lindsay Ann Cameron
16:36
11
The Nights
An Option
ToddHW
20:26
12
The Nights
Emily Steeves
MelissaMarie
20:13
13
The Nights
A Gleam of Light
MelissaMarie
14:17
14
The Nights
Wastrels, Regenerate
MelissaMarie
16:34
15
The Nights
Andy's Coup
MelissaMarie
15:40

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