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Australian Heist

The gripping extraordinary true story of Australia's biggest gold robbery from the bestselling true crime author of AUSTRALIA'S MOST INFAMOUS JAIL
By James Phelps
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Australian Heist by James Phelps delves into a gripping true-crime story set in the late 19th century. It follows the audacious robbery of a gold train in Australia, a daring heist that captivated the nation. The book offers a vivid exploration of the crime's masterminds and the relentless pursuit by law enforcement, capturing the essence of a thrilling historical drama.
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If you're intrigued by true crime and notorious historical events, this book may captivate you with its detailed exploration of Australia's biggest gold heist. The author brilliantly blends a thrilling narrative with real-life characters and drama, offering an engaging read for crime and thriller enthusiasts.

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Australian Heist

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Australia's Number 1 True Crime Writer on Australia's Greatest Gold Robbery.

On 15 June 1862, a gang of bushrangers held up a gold escort at Eugowra, just east of Forbes, NSW. They escaped with a pile of cash and 77 kilograms of gold, worth about $10 million today. It remains the largest gold robbery in Australian history.

In this riveting re-creation of the events, James Phelps finally tells the full story of how Frank Gardiner, Ben Hall, John O'Meally, Johnny Gilbert, Henry Manns, Alexander Fordyce, John Bow and Dan Charters planned and executed the robbery - and what happened to all that gold.

Australian Heist is a thrilling, fast-paced and thoroughly modern take on one of the most extraordinary episodes in the nation's history, by Australia's number-one true-crime writer.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460756263

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 September 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 467g

Pages: 368

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Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller Fiction James Phelps True Crime

About the Author

James Phelps is an award-winning journalist and acclaimed author known for his bestselling true-crime prison series, which delves into the gritty and captivating lives of Australia's most notorious inmates and the histories of the nation's most infamous prisons. He is the author of eleven books, including Australian Heist, Australian Code Breakers, and the Riley Jax crime thriller, Inside Man. Phelps is also an award-nominated biographer, having worked with Dick Johnson, Johnathan Thurston and Curtis McGrath on their memoirs. With a background in sports and crime reporting for major publications, his Phelps's meticulous research and vivid storytelling have cemented his reputation as one of Australia's most compelling contemporary writers and its most popular true crime author.

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