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Audacious lady swindlers, con-women and hustlers

Audacious lady swindlers, con-women and hustlers

Rosalind Crone delves examines the audacious – and surprising – crimes of female hoaxers, thieves and scammers from the 18th to 20th centuries

Published: December 16, 2024 at 7:30 AM

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New BBC series Lady Swindlers with Lucy Worsley tells the stories of female criminals from the 18th to 20th centuries. Their chicanery often earned them great riches, yet, their schemes didn’t always go to plan… This Long Read, written by series consultant Rosalind Crone, examines six case studies that reveal a dark criminal underworld of drug-deals, sly-grog and a queen of thieves.

HistoryExtra Long Reads brings you the best articles from BBC History Magazine, direct to your ears. Today’s feature originally appeared in the November 2024 issue, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB.