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The King of Diamonds: The Search for the Elusive Texas Jewel Thief
Written by Rena Pederson
Narrated by Erin Dion
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A window into the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of the Swinging Sixties, this thrilling story follows a jewel thief as he roams Dallas high-society homes.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherDreamscape Media
Release dateApr 2, 2024
ISBN9781666658002
Author
Rena Pederson
Rena Pederson is an award-winning journalist, accomplished TED speaker, and author of five books. During her career, she has interviewed newsmakers ranging from Margaret Thatcher to Fidel Castro and Jane Goodall as well as five U.S. Presidents. She served on the Pulitzer Prize Board for nine years. As Vice President and Editorial Page Editor at The Dallas Morning News, she received national recognition. During that time, Texas Monthly described Pederson as one of the most powerful women in Texas. Pederson also served as a Senior Speechwriter and Advisor for Strategic Communications at the U.S. Department of State. Her first book What’s Next? was featured on the Oprah Winfrey television show and her book, The Burma Spring, was featured in the Los Angeles Book Festival and the Texas Book Festival.
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