Pearson, John
The Gamblers
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099461180
- author:
- Pearson, John
- format:
- Mass Market Paperback
- publisher:
- Arrow
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 11.1 x 2.1 x 17.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- British & Irish history: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Gamblers by John Pearson For over thirty years, renowned crime writer John Pearson has exposed some of the most enigmatic people and underground organisations in modern society. In this latest work, he turns his attention to one of the most enduring unsolved mysteries of the 20th century: the disappearance of Lord Lucan. Pearson delves into the world of the ultra-fashionable Clermont Set, a group of high-society individuals who believed that risk-takers were the driving force behind civilisation. At the heart of this exclusive circle lay a code of loyalty and camaraderie that transcended even the most personal crises. From the long-standing affair between Mark Birley's wife and James Goldsmith to the tragic facial mutilation of Birley's son, Pearson reveals how these men navigated their relationships with wit, charm, and an unwavering commitment to one another. Through his in-depth exploration of this fascinating world, Pearson sheds new light on the enigmatic Lord Lucan and the events that led to his disappearance.
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