Victorian London is a city of stark contrasts, where immense wealth and desperate poverty exist side by side. Edward Pierce moves effortlessly between these worlds, using his charm, ingenuity, and criminal genius to orchestrate an audacious theft: the robbery of a heavily guarded shipment of gold being transported by train. Based on an actual 1855 crime, Crichton's novel combines meticulous historical detail, ingenious plotting, and suspense as Pierce and his accomplices attempt an elaborate heist against the backdrop of Victorian Britain's technological ambitions.
About the Author
Michael Crichton (1942–2008) was an American novelist, screenwriter, and filmmaker best known for Jurassic Park, The Andromeda Strain, and Timeline. He also created the television series ER. His novels frequently explore the intersection of science, technology, and human ambition.
