The great pearl heist
Subtitle: London's greatest thief and Scotland Yard's hunt for the world's most valuable necklace
By: Molly Caldwell Crosby
Edition: Large print edition.
Series: Thorndike Press large print crime scene; Thorndike Press large print crime scene
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Waterville, Me
Language: eng
Number of pages: 397
ISBN-13: 9781410457202
Copyright date: 2012
Subjects: Burglary investigation; Robbery investigation; Receiving stolen goods; Jewelry theft; Case studies
Description: In the summer of 1913, two brilliant minds - a celebrated gentleman thief and a talented Scotland Yard detective - are pitted against each other in the greatest jewel heist of the new century. An exquisite strand of pale pink pearls worth more than the Hope Diamond has vanished without a trace.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 351-394).