Kidnapping Ronnie: The Inside Story of the Most Spectacular Caper in British Criminal Folklore

Kidnapping Ronnie: The Inside Story of the Most Spectacular Caper in British Criminal Folklore

by PatrickKing (Author), TudorGates (Author)

Synopsis

By the 1980s, the escape of fugitives from the British justice system was becoming a public embarrassment. There were villains and bank robbers living with impunity in Spain on the 'Costa del Crime'. Public feeling was that something ought to be done about this scandal and the press had taken up the cry against the government. But, how could any effective action be taken in such cases without creating a diplomatic incident? Kidnapping Ronnie tells the true story of the abduction of the notorious Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs from Brazil in 1981. It is one of the most spectacular capers in criminal folklore, involving a world famous villain, a group of former soldiers, and the shadowy world of British Intelligence. But, who was the mastermind behind the kidnap mission? Speculation has long been rife and many names have been suggested, all powerful figures with the money and the connections to have had the infamous train robber nabbed by such a highly-trained team of ex-servicemen. Was the kidnapping organised and funded by someone looking to make a quick buck from the massive publicity surrounding the whole affair? Or was the main organiser someone who wanted Ronnie Biggs to serve the time he deserved? It was even suggested that the Government may have been behind things from the start...In this remarkable tale of conspiracy, adventure and intrigue, one of the team relives his experience and shares his side of the story for the first time. It makes for an unforgettable, action-packed read.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: Export ed
Publisher: Allison & Busby
Published: 03 Apr 2006

ISBN 10: 0749081600
ISBN 13: 9780749081607

Author Bio
Patrick King has worked as an investigative journalist for national newspapers and as a producer for current affairs programmes for television including the top rated The Cook Report. Currently he is a writer, producer and director of historical documentary films for international broadcasters. Tudor Gates is the author of five novels and three non-fiction works. He is also a West End playwright, a producer and director, and has many feature screenplay credits, including successful cult movies like Barbarella and The Vampire Lovers.