'The Colonel' was rumoured to have masterminded the most successful robberies of the past decade. Now he's back playing his old game. The immensely wealthy owner of a successful racing yard, Edward de Jersey, has set high hopes on a Derby win from his magnificent colt, Royal Flush. But de Jersey's luck runs out when his adviser invests his fortune in a fledgling Internet company that crashes, leaving him with mounting debts. Afraid he will loose everything, de Jersey resurrects his criminal past and attempts to pull off the most audacious heist in history - the target, the Koh-i-noor diamond, Mountain of Light. Weighing over a hundred carats, the jewel has an estimated value of more than a billion pounds...
Lynda La Plante
Lynda La Plante is a British author, screenwriter, and producer best known for her crime fiction novels and television dramas. She is the creator of the popular television series "Prime Suspect," which starred Helen Mirren as Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison. La Plante's writing is characterized by its gritty realism, strong female protagonists, and intricate plots. She has been praised for her meticulous research and attention to detail, which have helped to establish her as a leading figure in the crime genre. La Plante's work has had a significant impact on the crime fiction genre, inspiring other writers and filmmakers to create complex, character-driven stories. Her most famous work, "Prime Suspect," has won numerous awards and accolades, and is considered a classic of British television drama.
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