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TITLE:
Empire of deception : from Chicago to Nova Scotia -- the incredible story of a master swindler who seduced a city and captivated the nation / Dean Jobb.
Publication Date:
2015-2016
Publication Information:
New York : Harper Perennial,
Physical Description:
xiv, 336 p. : ill., maps.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
Empire of deception is a detailed account of a man and an era; it is a fascinating look at the methods of swindlers throughout history. Leo Koretz was the Bernie Madoff of his day, and Dean Jobb shows us that the dream of easy wealth is a timeless commodity.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781443441094