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Alice Diamond and the Forty Elephants
Alice Diamond and the Forty Elephants: The Female Gang That Terrorised London | Brian McDonald
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The Forty Elephants were unique in the annals of British crime. Known also as the Forty Thieves, they were the country's only all-female crime syndicate, a gang of tough but glamorous women who plundered the fashion stores and jewel shops of the West End. They were led to infamy by Alice Diamond and were 'notorious for their good looks, fine stature, and smart clothing' as well as for stealing the most expensive gems and clothes. Crime historian Brian McDonald has uncovered a wealth of material to write the first ever full-length account of these remarkable women.
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kspenmoll
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Evening libation & a snack. A dinner coming later, due to Olympics. 🍷🍿📖#sundaybuddyread #porchlife

TheBookHippie Seems appropriate for the read! 3mo
kspenmoll @TheBookHippie I am really enjoying this book! 3mo
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atenelli This looks fabulous! Can I join you on yhe porch with a book? 3mo
dabbe This is the only book I've been reading this afternoon, and I'm like 😲! 3mo
kspenmoll @dabbe I feel like I have to hide this book from myself- I so want to read on! I console myself by saying I can read more tomorrow night. Usually i read later in the week so what happens is fresh in my mind for discussion but..! @TheBookHippie 3mo
kspenmoll @atenelli You are welcome on my porch anytime! 3mo
atenelli ❤️ 3mo
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kspenmoll
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Afternoon coffee break with the Elephants after cleaning the porch. #sundaybuddyread

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kspenmoll
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Emmy snugging my book- I think the message is to close it & give her attention. She is now content on my lap. #catsoflitsy #sundaybuddyread

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dabbe #endearingemmy 🖤🐾🖤 3mo
Suet624 So sweet. 3mo
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BookmarkTavern Hello Emmy! 🩷🩷🩷 3mo
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kspenmoll
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#weeklyforecast.
~Buddy reads: begin Alice Diamond #sundaybuddyread
The Voyage Out #VirginiaBloomberries ; Password #NancyDrewBR; finish: How to Think #adventuresinphilosophy ; Possession #ASByatt
~library books: The Testament of Mary; Suspense and Sensibility #MrandMrsDarcyMystery ; The Yellow Dog (reread)
~Deeper than Dead #readyourkindle

Librarybelle Lots of good reads! 3mo
AllDebooks Some great books there to get you thru the week 🙌 3mo
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Apparently my theme for this month is Criminal Women. Unintentional, but I‘m not complaining, especially when I get to learn about a whole gang of women who stole from English shops for almost a century.

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Gina
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Because naughty girls are always fun to read about!

Reviewsbylola Love the cover! 6y
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Gina
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Cira 1925 London. I had no idea this happened. True Victorian woman's gang in London. This just jumped to the top of my must read list.

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