[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars Reading like an Ealing Comedy, which patently these crimes were far from humorous for the burgular's victims. (I should know in the early 70s our newly built house was burgled - along with dozens in our road that night). This meticulously researched story, is one of Flannelfoot, who between the wars was Britain's most prolific burglar. His modus operandi was to target the new estates springing up mostly around London, gaining entry into these modest properties by way of piercing the wooden window surround and lifting the catch. He would wrap his shoes in cloth to deaden any sound (hence his moniker), and make his excape using a stolen bike to cycle to a railway station. To give some indication as to the status this small-time thief had attained, when he appeared in a special Saturday court after decades of police detection, 35 detectives were present from all over London, in addition to a chief constable and the assistant commissioner of the Met. What could.. Read more
NetGalley, David Styles

This book is filled with historic cases starting from over 100 years ago. The cases were fascinating. And showed an amazing insight into how criminals were caught without the forensics This is perfect for fans of true crime.
NetGalley, Tracey Hewitt

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