The Great Pearl Heist: London's Greatest Thief and Scotland Yard's Hunt for the World's Most Valuable Necklace - Rilegato

Crosby, Molly Caldwell

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ISBN 10: 0425252809 ISBN 13: 9780425252802

Casa editrice: Penguin, 2013

Riassunto

In the spirit of The Great Train Robbery and the tales of Sherlock Holmes, this is the true story of a psychological cat-and-mouse game set against the backdrop of London's golden Edwardian era. Thoroughly researched, compellingly colorful, The Great Pearl Heist is a gripping narrative account of this little-known, yet extraordinary crime.

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Recensione:

"A ripping yarn...a real-life, old-time Holmesian entertainment."--Salon

"A gem...In her well-researched account, Crosby recounts the theft, the gang of thieves behind it and Scotland Yard's hunt for the culprints. Her story is rich in the lore of London's famed underworld."--Newsday

"A winning true crime tale involving two superior minds--a very capable detective and a wily gentleman criminal--in a jewel heist at the dawn of twentieth-century England...highlights the cases's major influence on British crime detection and the legal system."--Publishers Weekly

"Crosby's thriller-style account is backed up by her intensive research...Another compelling popular history."--Booklist

"A narrative that manages to remain both exciting and informative...plenty of nefarious action."--The Memphis Commercial Appeal

"Rich and evocative...Crosby has written a book that is as enchanting and irresistible as its subject."--Candice Millard

"Fast paced, full of twists and turns, and rich in detail...Crosby tells us a fascinating story rooted in such deep historical research that we can practically watch the drama unfold in real time."--Jeffrey H. Jackson, author of Paris Under Water

Acclaim for the works of Molly Caldwell Crosby

"Engrossing."--The New York Times Book Review

"Riveting storytelling."--Publishers Weekly

"Gripping...Highly readable."--Newsweek
 

L'autore:

Molly Caldwell Crosby is the national bestselling author of Asleep: The Forgotten Epidemic that Remains One of Medicine’s Greatest Mysteries andThe American Plague: The Untold Story of Yellow Fever, the Epidemic That Shaped Our History, which has been nominated for several awards. Crosby holds a master of arts degree in nonfiction and science writing from Johns Hopkins University and previously worked for National Geographic magazine. Her writing has appeared in Newsweek,Health, and USA Today, among others.

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• Editore: Penguin
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0425252809
• ISBN 13: 9780425252802
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 304