A fascinating depiction of London of the 18th century enlivened by the careers of two criminals of the time: Jonathan Wild, a notorious highwayman and thief, and Jack Sheppard, a gambler and pimp. The result is a "personalized" picture of the times: crime and punishment, gaols and prostitures, poverty and disease. The entire is enhanced with Georgian poetry inspired by their crimes and engravings by Hogarth. Lively and easy reading.
"True story of 18th century London's most notorious and active criminals"
