Joan : the true story of Britain's most notorious diamond thief
Hannington, Joan, 1957-2024
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Diamonds are a girl's best friend. Joan Hannington was the most notorious female figure in London's criminal underworld during the 80s, earning her the nickname 'The Godmother'. With her stunning looks and glamorous wardrobe, Joan was constantly underestimated, but she used this to her advantage and became an undetected mastermind in high-stakes jewellery theft. Often transforming herself into different characters, Joan seamlessly got away with millions of pounds in diamonds. Coming from a violent, loveless childhood, Joan learnt to trust no one but herself. At seventeen, she becomes a mother, but is trapped in a disastrous marriage with a brutal thug. 'Joan' is the true story of her meteoric rise from petty offender to one of Britain's most accomplished diamond thieves, making a success of life by not playing by the rules when the odds seemed stacked against her.
Main title:
Joan : the true story of Britain's most notorious diamond thief / Joan Hannington.
Author:
Hannington, Joan, 1957-, author
Imprint:
London : Ebury Spotlight, 2024.
Collation:
304 pages ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9781529913149 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
364.162092HAN364.162920 HANNB HAN920 HANB/HANN364.162 HANB HAN HAN364.162092 HAN364.162 HANN
Language:
English
Related title:
Joan [electronic resource] : The true story of how I became Britain’s most notorious diamond thief
Subject:
BRN:
2445224