Summary of Ben Macintyre's Agent Zigzag

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#1 Eddie Chapman was a criminal, but he was also a dedicated professional criminal. He was a prince of the underworld, in his own estimation. He was married, and another woman was pregnant with his child.

#2 Chapman had a difficult childhood, with little money and not much love. He soon developed a talent for misbehaviour, and a distaste of authority. He joined the army, but was arrested for going absent without leave and sent to prison.

#3 Soho in the 1930s was a den of notorious vice, and spectacular fun. It was a crossroads of London society where the rich and feckless met the criminal and reckless. Chapman found work as a barman, then as a film extra, earning £3 for three days doing crowd work.

#4 The Jelly Gang was formed in the early 1930s, and they began targeting high-class furriers and pawnbrokers. They stole £15,000 from the safes they broke into. Chapman began spending money as fast as he could steal it, and he became friendly with many famous people.

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Audiobook: 18 October 2022