Book description
This captivating Jazz Age true crime tale about "the greatest jewel thief who ever lived" (Life Magazine), tells the incredible story of Arthur Barry, who charmed celebrities and millionaires while simultaneously planning and executing the most audacious and lucrative heists of the 1920s.
A skilled con artist and one of…
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1 author picked A Gentleman and a Thief as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Dean Jobb incredibly well-researched book about 1920s' jewel thief Arthur Barry was a fascinating read. I'd never heard of Barry, but the book reads like an exciting novel as we follow his daring path to thievery—from remarkable successes to an eventual capture. I always love learning about weird and wonderful characters from the past, and Barry is absolutely one of them.
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