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A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue
Maybe someday
38
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Readers
62/100Critics
15/100Scholars
Author:
Dean Jobb
Publisher:
Algonquin Books
Date:
June 25, 2024
A true-crime caper about Arthur Barry, a jewel thief who charmed celebrities and millionaires, stole from Rockefellers and royalty, and pulled off the most audacious and lucrative heists of the Jazz Age.
What The Reviewers Say
Delectably entertaining.
For all the flickering diamonds and worsted suits, for all the references to Barry as a prince or aristocrat of thieves, it’s the story of a dissolute, empty and shallow life, too much of it spent in prison, that wears thin pretty fast.
Stylish.
At times, it can feel that the buildup is too thorough, too slow, but the narrative soon gets a move on. The story of Barry’s escalating crimes... followed by his inevitable downfall, is breezily told..
