The Great Pearl Heist

A fun read, told in true crime style, about a real jewel heist that took place in London in 1913. The author profiles the times, the neighborhoods that were the settings for the action, the major characters and the events in the story in highly readable style. Lest you be tempted to think she was making up the details she includes (such as quoted conversations), there are notes for each chapter, an impressive bibliography, and an index. There is also a poignant epilogue which tells what happened to many of the characters after the main events of the story were over. If you enjoy Sherlock Holmes or other detective fiction, you'll enjoy this book.