The Adventures of a Victorian Con Woman
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The first full-length account of the master swindler and charming con-artist Mrs Gordon Baillie who became one of the most notorious female criminals of the Victorian Age.
David Lassman crafts compelling Regency-era detective novels, often set in his native Bath, immersing readers in the period's rich atmosphere and intricate details. Beyond his fictional narratives, he delves into non-fiction, exploring true crime and historical events with a keen investigative eye. His writing is characterized by a narrative flair that draws readers into suspenseful and meticulously researched stories. Lassman's work offers a distinctive blend of historical fiction and factual exploration.






The first full-length account of the master swindler and charming con-artist Mrs Gordon Baillie who became one of the most notorious female criminals of the Victorian Age.
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