Queen of the Burglars: The Scandalous Life of Sophie Lyons

by Shayne Davidson

Book Overview

Born 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476682542
• ISBN13: 9781476682549
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Exposit Books
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher