129: The Gentleman Jewel Thief
1920s – drinks flow and parties roar amongst New York’s elite. But are their jewels safe?
1920s – drinks flow and parties roar amongst New York’s elite. But are their jewels safe?
Iain explores a case from 1920s New York that could have be ripped straight from the pages of The Great Gatsby. Think criminals clubbing with future kings, thousands of pounds of missing diamonds, and a love so strong it inspires a prison riot.
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