Hone, Joseph

The Book Forger: The true story of a literary crime that fooled the world

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ISBN 13:: 9781784744670
author:: Hone, Joseph
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Chatto & Windus
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 24 x 16.2 x 3.2 centimetres (0.5
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, Business Aspects,
Condition:: New
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£19.21

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The Book Forger: The True Story of a Literary Crime that Fooled the World A true detective story from the age of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, this book reveals the literary crime that fooled the world and the daring young booksellers who uncovered it. In 1932, a prominent collector and businessman was renowned for unearthing stunning first editions and bringing them to market. However, two young booksellers stumbled upon a discrepancy that led them to suspect that his books were not all they seemed. Inspired by the latest developments in forensic analysis, the pair embarked on an investigation that would rock the book world to its core. As they delved deeper, they discovered a maverick bibliophile who had forged not only books but an entire life, erasing his past along the way. This is a thrilling tale of unlikely friends coming together to expose a literary crime of the century, and a worthwhile read for anyone enthralled by the value and integrity of books.

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