Diamond Doris
The True Story of the World's Most Notorious Jewel Thief
$58.60
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
24 September 2019
Summary
“Doris Payne is an unapologetic badass.” - Tessa Thompson, Actress
This is the sensational and compelling memoir of the world’s most notorious jewel thief - a woman who defied society’s prejudices and norms to carve her own path, and live out her dreams.
She stole diamonds from the people who underestimated her, she exploited the men who tried to domesticate her, and she consistently defied society’s assumptions and prejudices to create a new life for herself.…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472270535 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1472270533 |
| Author: | Doris Payne, Zelda Lockhart |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 24 September 2019 |
| Weight: | 340g |
| Dimensions: | 232mm x 152mm x 32mm |
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Critics Review
Payne’s storytelling voice is easy and intimate… .You want to cheer for Payne… . She’s stolen yet another thing. Your heart.
Payne’s storytelling voice is easy and intimate… .You want to cheer for Payne. … She’s stolen yet another thing. Your heart. - New York Times
Payne’s story has made her life irresistible - Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionPayne’s personal charm is clearly evident on every page. Engaging reading about an elegant modern-day Robin Hood. - KirkusThis astonishing memoir by a daring and prolific African American jewel thief reads like a thrilling caper novel, even as it reveals hard truths… . At the core of this incredible tale, a sassy catch me-if-you-can told from a Black female’s perspective, is a defiant and relentless woman who will do anything to go against what is dictated by her skin colour and socioeconomic status. - BooklistAbout The Author
Doris Payne
Doris Payne (Author)
Doris Payne was born in Slab Fork, West Virginia. She is the daughter of a coal miner and the youngest of six siblings. Her career as an international jewel thief spans 6 decades.
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