Fletcher, Anne

From the Mill to Monte Carlo

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ISBN 13:
9781445671390
author:
Fletcher, Anne
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Amberley Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.58 kg
Genre:
Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Gambling,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£22.08

Description

Joseph Hobson Jagger's incredible story is one of determination and luck. A Yorkshire textile worker who rose from humble beginnings to win a fortune at Monte Carlo's roulette tables, his legacy has been felt in casinos worldwide. Despite facing seemingly insurmountable odds, Jagger devised an infallible system to beat the house and secure his family's future. But what drove this ordinary man to take such extraordinary risks? Anne Fletcher, Jagger's great-great-great niece, uncovers the truth behind her ancestor's remarkable story in this gripping true-life detective tale. From the humble mills of Bradford to the glamorous world of Monte Carlo, Jagger's journey is a testament to the power of human ingenuity and perseverance.

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