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The Spider

Inside the Criminal Web of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell 
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The Spider by Barry Levine delves into the life of Ghislaine Maxwell, exploring her enigmatic personality and involvement in some of the most controversial events of recent years. The biography meticulously examines her upbringing and her connections with influential figures, shedding light on how she became entangled in scandals that captured the world's attention. Through detailed research and interviews, the book offers insight into Maxwell's complex character and her impact on modern scandals.
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The Spider

"Who was Jeffrey Epstein? A Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist unearths never-before-reported details in [a] ... comprehensive account ... of the disgraced financier's life, death, and criminal web, including the role of Ghislaine Maxwell"--Publisher marketing.

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The Spider by Barry Levine explores the enigma that was Jeffrey Epstein. A Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist reveals never-before-reported details in this comprehensive account of the disgraced financier’s life, death, and criminal web, including the role of Ghislaine Maxwell.

An ID Book Club Selection and featured in the Peacock original documentary series Epstein's Shadow: Ghislaine Maxwell.

By now, the basic contours of Jeffrey Epstein's horrendous crimes—his decades-long serial abuse of young women and underage girls—are familiar. But for all that has been written about Epstein since his shocking death in a lower Manhattan jail cell, an astonishing amount remains unknown.

A shy Brooklyn kid turned renegade financier, Epstein never wanted to play by the rules of polite society. He was elusive in life, and he has remained just as elusive in death.

What is known is that he had amassed nearly $600 million by the time of his death. That fortune allowed Epstein to pursue a privileged, secretive life, jetting between his fortress-like homes in Manhattan, New Mexico, and Little St. James, his private island. Behind these closed doors, Epstein socialised with scientists and world leaders and preyed on powerless young women.

In The Spider, Barry Levine shines a light into the darkest corners of Epstein's world, including:

  • Epstein's young adulthood and earliest accusations of sexual misconduct
  • The murky sources of Epstein's fortune and business dealings
  • Epstein's circle of confidantes and employees, particularly the nature of his long relationship with socialite Ghislaine Maxwell
  • His ties to powerful men, including Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, Les Wexner, and Donald Trump
  • Epstein's last hours as a free man in Paris and the secret operation to arrest him at a New Jersey airport before he could flee
  • New details on Epstein's final days in jail and the mystery surrounding his death

Featuring rare and never-before-seen photographs, The Spider exposes how Epstein operated and evaded justice for so long—and how he drew so many others into his criminal web.

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The Spider offers an in-depth exploration of the life and crimes of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, detailing his connections and controversial relationships, including one with Donald Trump. Reviews highlight the book's explosive revelations and thorough examination of Epstein's criminal activities and subsequent exposure. It's described as a comprehensive and detailed account of both his life and his sinister dealings.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593237182

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Illustration: 16-Page 4C Insert

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Barry Levine is a veteran investigative reporter and editor in print and television. He received the HuffPost's "Game Changer" award in 2010 and led a reporting team to a Pulitzer Prize nomination for investigative reporting and national news reporting. He is the co-author of All the President's Women and lives in New York.

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