The Thieves of Threadneedle Street
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The Thieves of Threadneedle Street by Nicholas Booth
They were apprehended after a manhunt across three continents. There were double crosses and miraculous escapes. There were chases across rural Ireland, through Scottish cities, across the Atlantic on ships heading toward Manhattan and -- most exotic of all -- Cuba, where the most elusive thief would eventually be captured, only to escape again. Hot on their trail was William Pinkerton, the greatest detective in America, scion of the famous detective agency With its cast of improbable villains, curious coincidences, and extraordinary adventures, it is an astounding international caper with twists and turns that often defy belief. It includes a colorful cast of supporting characters -- crooked policemen, corrupt officials, bribable warders, and love interests of varying hues of respectability: femme fatales, innocent lovers, hookers, and dupes. With access to previously unopened archives, Nicholas Booth has unearthed the greatest untold crime saga of the Victorian Era.
“A jaunty caper” -- New York Times Book Review
“A yarn of devilish daring that would make an awesome movie. On top of the story, Booth's book is informative in couple of ways that current investors may find useful.” -- Forbes
“Booth does justice to the incredible true story of a group of audacious swindlers who took advantage of gaping holes in 19th-century British banking but were tripped up by a silly mistake. With a novelist’s flair, Booth opens with that criminal error. This account, the first to make use of the Bank of England’s archives, is likely to be the definitive narrative of this spectacular (if now obscure) crime.” -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A well-told tale of historical nonfiction.” -- New York Journal of Books
“A yarn of devilish daring that would make an awesome movie. On top of the story, Booth's book is informative in couple of ways that current investors may find useful.” -- Forbes
“Booth does justice to the incredible true story of a group of audacious swindlers who took advantage of gaping holes in 19th-century British banking but were tripped up by a silly mistake. With a novelist’s flair, Booth opens with that criminal error. This account, the first to make use of the Bank of England’s archives, is likely to be the definitive narrative of this spectacular (if now obscure) crime.” -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A well-told tale of historical nonfiction.” -- New York Journal of Books
Nicholas Booth is a writer and broadcaster. His most recent book was the acclaimed Zigzag – the incredible wartime exploits of double agent Eddie Chapman which is now in production by Tom Hanks Playtone company for Warners. A former newspaper journalist, editorial director, and mobile publisher, he lives in Cheshire, England with his wife.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781681775401 |
| ISBN 10 | 1681775409 |
| Title | The Thieves of Threadneedle Street |
| Author | Nicholas Booth |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pegasus Books |
| Year published | 2017-11-14 |
| Number of pages | 360 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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