The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe

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The astonishing true story of Anne Darwin and 'Canoe Man' John and their jaw-dropping deception

By David Leigh and Tony Hutchinson

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The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe by David Leigh and Tony Hutchinson delves into the intriguing true story of John Darwin, who faked his own death in a canoeing accident to escape financial ruin. The narrative explores how his wife, Anne, became complicit in the deception through elaborate lies and schemes. As detectives close in, the book reveals the complexities of their relationship and the shocking extent of their criminal acts.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller if you're intrigued by real-life stories of deception and intrigue. This book delves into the astonishing true tale of a man who faked his own death for financial gain, highlighting the complexities of his life and the audacious scheme that captivated the nation. Perfect for those who appreciate true-crime narratives filled with twists, turns, and fascinating psychological insight into the minds of the individuals involved.

The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe

The book behind the ITV True Crime Drama, telling the extraordinary and compelling story of 'Canoe Man' John and his wife Anne Darwin.

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NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES STARRING MONICA DOLAN (AS 'CANOE WIDOW' ANNE DARWIN) AND EDDIE MARSAN

How did the most ordinary of couples pull off one of the most outrageous frauds of modern times? And why did they carry on with the lie for so long?

Drowning in debt and facing almost certain bankruptcy, John Darwin did the unthinkable - he paddled out to sea in his red canoe and disappeared. After a massive search and rescue operation failed to find his body, he was assumed dead, lost in the bleak North Sea.

But everything was far from what it seemed.

Nearly six years later, after John miraculously returned from the dead with a strange tale of 'amnesia' and sporting a suspicious golden tan, the police and the Press were desperate to discover the truth behind his remarkable resurrection.

Journalist David Leigh was despatched to Panama, where he tracked down John's wife, Anne Darwin, who had started a secretive new life with the insurance money claimed from her husband's 'death'. But what lay behind her decision to move to Central America, thousands of miles away from her family and friends? The truth would gradually unravel during an astonishing week of jaw-dropping revelations.

The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe is the definitive behind-the-scenes account of this true story of audacious deception and coercion, offering an unprecedented insight into a mind-boggling story that gripped the nation - and into the inscrutable minds of 'Canoe Man' John and Anne Darwin, his long-suffering partner in crime.

Perfect for fans of ITV true crime dramas such as Quiz, Des, Manhunt and The Pembrokeshire Murders.

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The book The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe by David Leigh and Tony Hutchinson is a gripping account of an extraordinary crime. Reviewers praise it for its captivating recounting of a modern-day fraud, noting the audacity and consequences of the deception. The storytelling is highly regarded for engaging readers with its exploration of an unbelievable true crime.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529395167

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 288

Collections

Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller David Leigh Fiction Tony Hutchinson True Crime

About the Author

David Leigh (Author)

David Leigh is an award-winning British investigative journalist and author living and working out of Miami. He is a member of the UK Crime Writers Association. Before moving to Florida to work as Senior News Director for a celebrated news and photographic agency, Leigh worked for British newspapers, including the Daily Mirror, where during his 12-year tenure he worked as a Senior Reporter, News Editor and Foreign Editor covering news stories across the world. He then spent three years as Assistant Editor (Head of News) at the Daily Express, where he oversaw coverage of stories including the 9/11 terrorist atrocities, the Second Gulf War, and the fall of Saddam Hussein.

He won two prestigious awards, the National Association of News Agencies' News Story of the Year and the London Press Club's Scoop of the Year, for his reporting on the incredible 'John Darwin; Canoe Man' story regarding the former school teacher from the north of England who faked his own death and secretly started a new life in Panama, Central America. He later co-wrote Anne Darwin's book, Out of My Depth.

Tony Hutchinson (Author)

Months after completing his 'A' Levels in 1978, Tony Hutchinson was pounding the streets of Hartlepool wearing a police uniform and dreaming of being a detective. By the time John 'Canoe Man' Darwin walked into a London police station in December 2007 and uttered the immortal words, 'I think I am a missing person', Tony had gone from a fresh-faced 'bobby on the beat' to Head of Cleveland Police's Murder Team. Thirty years of hunting thieves, killers and every type of criminal in between, nothing catapulted him in front of the worldwide media like John and Anne Darwin. Now retired, he has had four novels published in his Dark Tides thriller series.