From the Publisher
"A ripping yarn...a real-life, old-time Holmesian entertainment."Salon
"A gem...In her well-researched account, Crosby recounts the theft, the gang of thieves behind it and Scotland Yard's hunt for the culprints. Her story is rich in the lore of London's famed underworld."Newsday
"A winning true crime tale involving two superior mindsa very capable detective and a wily gentleman criminalin a jewel heist at the dawn of twentieth-century England...highlights the cases's major influence on British crime detection and the legal system."Publishers Weekly
"Crosby's thriller-style account is backed up by her intensive research...Another compelling popular history."Booklist
"A narrative that manages to remain both exciting and informative...plenty of nefarious action."The Memphis Commercial Appeal
"Rich and evocative...Crosby has written a book that is as enchanting and irresistible as its subject."Candice Millard
"Fast paced, full of twists and turns, and rich in detail...Crosby tells us a fascinating story rooted in such deep historical research that we can practically watch the drama unfold in real time."Jeffrey H. Jackson, author of Paris Under Water
Acclaim for the works of Molly Caldwell Crosby
"Engrossing."The New York Times Book Review
"Riveting storytelling."Publishers Weekly
"Gripping...Highly readable."Newsweek