The Thief (novella)

The Thief (novella)

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name = The Thief
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image_caption = First edition cover
author = Ruth Rendell
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country = United Kingdom
language = English
series =
genre = Crime, Mystery novel or novella
publisher = Arrow Books
release_date = 2006
media_type = Print (Paperback & Hardback)
pages = 96 pp (first edition, paperback)
isbn = ISBN 0-09-949788-3 (first edition, paperback)
preceded_by = End in Tears
followed_by = The Water's Lovely

"The Thief" is a 2006 novella by British author Ruth Rendell, published in the Quick Reads series, for people who do not often read. As an entry in said series, it is of novella length, and written in simple language. "The Thief" is about Polly, who steals small items from people who upset or anger her, and the frightening path down which such thefts lead her. So far, this is one of the most successful books of the series, along with fellow crime-writer Minette Walters' entry, "Chickenfeed".


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