Jobb, Dean

A Gentleman and a Thief : The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue

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ISBN 13:
9781643752839
author:
Jobb, Dean
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Algonquin Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
16.3 x 23.1 x 4.1 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£20.40

Description

Arthur Barry, known as "the greatest jewel thief who ever lived," pulled off a string of daring heists in the 1920s, charming his way into the homes of wealthy elite while simultaneously executing some of the most audacious and lucrative robberies of the decade. In "A Gentleman and a Thief," Dean Jobb masterfully weaves a narrative nonfiction tale that is both propulsive and twisty, revealing the life of a skilled con artist who became a folk hero in the eyes of the press. With a span of seven years, Barry stole diamonds, pearls, and other gems worth almost $60 million today, leaving a trail of victims including a Rockefeller, an heiress to the Woolworth department store fortune, an oil magnate, and a famous polo player. This captivating true-crime caper is also a love story, offering a fresh perspective on the life of one of the most fascinating criminals of the 20th Century.

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