CRIMINALS IN REAL LIFE

Hardback. The author belongs to the great tradition of tramp-writers that includes Jack London and O. Henry, and has written a book about the underworld. He writes authentically from acute observation - with all the characters drawn from real life. They include Gentleman George Roberts, the suave and charming trickster whose willing victims were all women; Jargoon Ted, who specialised in imitation diamonds; Broncho Frane, a gentleman-burglar who ended his days with a broken heart 'going straight'; Borneo Barney the con-man, and many other fascinating malefactors. The author divulges the exciting, amazing stories behind many of the great robberies, confidence tricks and frauds of the day, ranging from a villa on the Riviera to a gallows in Cardiff. 166pp. 8vo. h/back. From the library of true-crime writer, Wilfred Gregg, with his personal b/plate. Lightly browned pp. and foxed edges. Vg.