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The Set-Up: The Lost Classic by the Author of 'The Wild Party'

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A hard-boiled tragedy told in verse, set in the boxing underworld of 1920s America.

Pansy Jones, an aging African-American boxer, faces a rigged fight, racial prejudice, and a vengeful gang. Will he defy the odds or succumb to the corruption that surrounds him?

Experience the gritty reality of prize-fighting, the link between boxing and organized crime, and the struggle against racial injustice. Perfect for readers of historical fiction, crime fiction, and those who appreciate a unique verse ...