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Queen of the Burglars
The Scandalous Life of Sophie LyonsBy Shayne DavidsonNarrated by Allyson JohnsonLength6h 26m
About this audiobook
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 eye of many men in the underworld of New York City. By the time Sophie reached her late teens she was married to her second husband—a notorious bank burglar named Ned Lyons—and was a professional criminal in her own right. Despite her prominent place in crime history, Sophie Lyons has never been the subject of a full-length biography. This audiobook chronicles Sophie’s fascinating and tragic life, from her beginnings as a criminal prodigy, through her ingenious escape from Sing Sing prison and her lifelong struggle with mental illness.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (11)
Includes Goodreads
GenreBiography and Memoir, True Crime
Length6 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byAllyson Johnson
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateSep 6, 2022
LanguageEnglish
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