<p><strong>Based on the True Story of the Only American to Break the Bank at Monte Carlo.</strong></p><p><strong>★★★★★<em>&nbsp;" . . . a riveting exploration of a remarkable life." </em></strong>- Readers Favorite</p><p><strong><em>"Darnborough brings his grandfather's extraordinary story to life."</em></strong> - Frances Osborne, author of <em>The Bolter, </em>A San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year</p><p><strong><em>"(Darnborough) has managed to paint the grey, foggy expanses between factual, chronological events with vivid dialogue and gripping imagery."</em></strong><span style="color: rgba(108, 111, 114, 1)"> - B</span>ooknerdection</p><p>In the twilight of the 19th century, as the Old West collides with the opulence of the Gilded Age, one man embarks on a journey that will redefine his life. <strong><em>The Gambler's Game</em></strong> is a captivating historical fiction saga that follows the extraordinary life of a mid-western baseball player turned high-stakes gambler. His audacious spirit leads him from the dust chocked plains to the refined ambiance of English garden parties and the allure of Belle Epoque Monte Carlo.</p><p>This romantic and fast-paced tale will transport you to a time when anything was possible, where dreams were chased, and risks were taken.</p><p>This is a story of self-discovery in a rapidly changing world. <strong><em>The Gambler's Game</em></strong> lures readers into a realm where the echoes of gunshots meet the clinking of champagne glasses, and the magnificent network of railways and steamships takes the reader on grand adventures.</p><p>Bill ultimately finds himself torn between his love of gambling and a woman who might make him give it all up.</p><p>Bill and Frances' characters are featured in the movie <strong>Downton Abbey: A New Era</strong> <em>(Carnival Films, 2022).</em></p>