A Gentleman and a Thief
The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue
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Narrated by:
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Mike Chamberlain
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Written by:
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Dean Jobb
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Catch Me If You Can meets The Great Gatsby in this Jazz Age tale of a master jewel thief who charmed celebrities and hobnobbed with New York’s millionaires while planning audacious heists to relieve them of their treasures.
A skilled con artist and perhaps one of the most charming, audacious burglars in history, Arthur Barry slipped in and out of the bedrooms of New York’s wealthiest residents, even as his victims slept only inches away. He befriended luminaries such as the Prince of Wales and Harry Houdini and became a folk hero, touted in the press as “the greatest jewel thief who ever lived” and an “aristocrat of crime.” In a span of seven years, Barry stole diamonds, pearls, and other gems worth almost $60 million today. Among his victims were a Rockefeller, an heiress to the Woolworth department store fortune, an oil magnate, Wall Street bigwigs, a top executive of automotive giant General Motors, and a famous polo player.
Dean Jobb—hailed by Esquire magazine as “a master of narrative nonfiction”—once again delivers a stylishly told, high-speed ride. A Gentleman and a Thief is also a love story. Barry confessed to dozens of burglaries to protect his wife, Anna Blake (and was the prime suspect in scores of others). Sentenced to a twenty-five-year term, he staged a dramatic prison break when Anna became seriously ill so they could be together for a few more years as fugitives.
A Gentleman and a Thief is thrilling escapism that sparkles with insight into our fascination with jewel heists and the suave, clever criminals who pull them off.
©2024 Dean Jobb (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.What listeners say about A Gentleman and a Thief
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- Judy Shedden
- 2024-07-10
Become Immersed in Jazz Age Thievery!
FABULOUS! Dean Jobb has once again taken his readers into another world; the intriguing life of jewel thief Arthur Barry. We often see movies of fictional characters similar to Arthur Barry, but to read about the factual life of such a debonaire thief from the 'roaring twenties' is almost unbelievable. I say almost because Dean Jobb's 84 page list of reference sources shows his extensive research into the most minute details in his portrayal. We are immersed into the life and times of the Jazz Age and the belief of the extremely rich to live for today. Once you start reading this book, you can't put it down! Once you finish this book, you'll wish there were many more chapters to entertain and immerse yourself. Amazing!
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