Empire of deception : from Chicago to Nova Scotia - the incredible story of a master swindler who seduced a city and captivated the nation
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.
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- ISBN: 1443441082
- ISBN: 9781443441087
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Physical Description
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x, 336 pages : illustrations, maps - Edition First Canadian edition.
- Publisher Toronto : Harper Avenue, [2015]
- Copyright ©2015
Content descriptions
| General Note: | |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 29.99 |
Additional Information
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