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OverviewBorn in the mid-nineteenth century, Sophie Lyons was a master thief, con artist, blackmailer and smuggler. Much of her success as a criminal was due to the fact that she was fearless, reckless, sharp and cunning--everything a woman of her time was not supposed to be. As a young child, Sophie's parents forced her to steal when she showed a talent for pickpocketing. Strong-willed and smart, she blossomed into a beautiful teenager who caught the eye of many men in the underworld of New York City. By the time Sophie reached her late teens she was married to her second husband--a notorious bank burglar named Ned Lyons--and was a professional criminal in her own right. Despite her prominent place in crime history, Sophie Lyons has never been the subject of a full-length biography. This book chronicles Sophie's fascinating and tragic life, from her beginnings as a criminal prodigy, through her ingenious escape from Sing Sing prison and her lifelong struggle with mental illness. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Shayne DavidsonPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.290kg ISBN: 9781476682549ISBN 10: 1476682542 Pages: 226 Publication Date: 10 August 2020 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Aliases and Nicknames Introduction: The Queen of the Burglars 1. A Thief Since the Cradle 2. From Motherly Trauma to Motherhood 3. Escape from Sing Sing 4. Jealousy and Betrayal 5. Attempted Suicide and Blackmail 6. Accusations and Outrage 7. Arrest After Arrest 8. A Spy in the House 9. Lost Children 10. In the Rogues’ Gallery 11. Queen Meets King 12. Take the Money and Run 13. The Heredity Theory 14. Transitions 15. Speaking Through the Press 16. Marriage and Memoirs 17. Fighting for Her Legacy 18. A Downward Spiral of Loss and Grief 19. Controversial to the End 20. Three Sisters Epilogue Chapter Notes Selected Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationShayne Davidson has more than 30 years of experience as a genealogist, illustrator and author. She investigates history through genealogical records, archival newspapers and vintage photographs and illustrations. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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