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The Autobiography of a Thief

By: Bruce Reynolds
Narrated by: Nick Reynolds
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On the 8th August 1963 a gang of 15 men stopped a mail train in Buckinghamshire and proceeded to steal sacks of money worth £2.6 million. It was the biggest heist ever carried out in the UK and frontpage news around the world. The mastermind behind this most audacious crime of the twentieth century was Bruce Reynolds.

Perhaps the last of the 'gentlemen villains'; Reynolds epitomised that particular breed of sharply dressed post-war criminals who mixed with royalty and movie stars, and never carried a gun. They thrived on adventure and glamour, and the Great Train Robbery was their last ride.

From his childhood and early forays into crime, to planning the robbery and his life on the run, and finally his capture, prison years and growing old with the gang - this is a true crime classic.

Widely regarded as a one of the finest memoirs of a life of crime, Autobiography of a Thief is essential listening for anyone interested in true crime.

Narrated by his son, Nick Reynolds, who grew up on the run with his father.

©2011 Bruce Reynolds (P)2023 Bonnier Books UK Social Sciences True Crime Crime Robbery Thought-Provoking Biography

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Very good read/listen and a great legendary story , definitely worth a listen if you like a good story

The Great Rattler Robbery

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Well narrated by Nick Reynolds slow to start with the back story of Bruce’s life but started to pick up about quarter of the way in.
From his early robberies and thieving, to the great train robbery. Could not help but sympathise with the end of the story. Really enjoyed the book and learnt a great deal about the human side of the Great Train Robbery

Crime doesn’t seem to pay

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Raw, honest and a very enjoyable listen. So interesting and fresh to listen to what I believe is a true and honest account of not only the train robbery but a gentleman thief’s life.

The only jarring note is a weird buzzing in the background!

Very enjoyable

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Fantastic listen. Probably the best I have heard.
Great story, entertaining, couldn't put it down.
Highly recommend

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Great narration throughout. Must have been an interesting and emotional journey for the narrator. Heard the involuntary chuckle a few times! lol

A true crime ‘must read’ (Or listen)

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