White-Collar Crime in Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth-Century Britain

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Exploring the life of Jesse Varley, the book delves into white-collar crime in late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Britain. Varley, who embezzled over £80,000 from Wolverhampton's Corporation, lived a lavish lifestyle for over a decade while evading justice. The narrative sheds light on the nature of white-collar criminals and their impact on society during that era, providing a unique perspective on criminality beyond traditional notions of crime.