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The Golden Goat
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RomanceClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025687070
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Golden Goat is a captivating novella by the acclaimed Irish-American author Donn Byrne, set against the glamorous and high-stakes backdrop of the French Riviera. The story immerses readers in the electric atmosphere of Monte Carlo's legendary casinos, where fortunes are made and lost on the turn of a card or the spin of a wheel. At the heart of the narrative is a poignant exploration of the human obsession with luck, superstition, and the desperate hope of a life-changing windfall.
Through Byrne's evocative and lyrical prose, the work captures the essence of the Mediterranean coastline and the colorful, often desperate characters who frequent its gaming halls. The protagonist's journey is one of both physical and spiritual dimensions, as the pursuit of the namesake golden goat-a symbol of ultimate fortune-leads through a landscape of romantic tension and psychological depth. Characterized by the stylistic elegance that made Byrne a celebrated figure in early 20th-century literature, The Golden Goat remains a sophisticated study of risk, fate, and the enduring lure of the grand gamble. This work stands as a testament to the author's unique ability to weave together the sophistication of European high society with the timeless, universal struggles of the human heart.
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