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A Gentleman and a Thief by Dean Jobb

A Gentleman and a Thief

The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue

by Dean Jobb
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  • First Published:
  • Jun 25, 2024, 448 pages
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  • May 2026, 448 pages
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Barry smoothed his hair into place, straightened his bow tie, and headed for the punch bowl to launch his night on the town with the prince. He now knew the upstairs layout of the Cosden mansion. He would be back.

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