Thirty Pieces Of Silver (1913)

By Clarence Budington Kelland

Book Overview

Thirty Pieces of Silver is a novel written by Clarence B. Kelland and published in 1913. The story follows the life of a young man named John Martin, who is a struggling artist living in New York City. One day, John receives a mysterious letter from a man named Judas Iscariot, offering him thirty pieces of silver in exchange for a painting of the Last Supper. John is hesitant at first, but eventually agrees to the deal, hoping that it will help him to pay his bills and make a name for himself in the art world.As John begins to work on the painting, he becomes increasingly obsessed with it, spending all of his time and energy on the project. He begins to neglect his girlfriend, his friends, and even his own health, as he becomes consumed by the painting and the promise of wealth and fame.As the deadline for the painting approaches, John begins to realize that there is something sinister about his patron, Judas Iscariot. He begins to suspect that the man is not who he claims to be, and that there may be something more sinister at work behind the scenes.As the story unfolds, John finds himself caught up in a web of deceit and betrayal, as he struggles to uncover the truth about Judas Iscariot and his true motives. Along the way, he must confront his own demons and come to terms with the choices he has made in his life.Thirty Pieces of Silver is a gripping and suspenseful tale of greed, ambition, and the search for redemption. It is a timeless story that explores the dark side of human nature and the price we are willing to pay for success and recognition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163957232
• ISBN13: 9781163957233
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"