Schemes in gutsier novel (9)

I believe the answer is:

intrigues

'schemes' is the definition.
('intrigue' can be a synonym of 'scheme')

'in gutsier novel' is the wordplay.
'novel' indicates an anagram.
'gutsier' with letters rearranged gives 'trigues'.
'in'+'trigues'='INTRIGUES'

(Another definition for intrigues that I've seen is " has appeal".)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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