Anansi´s Gold: The man who swindled the world. WINNER OF THE JHALAK PRIZE 2024.

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• Yeebo Yepoka Yeebo

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• Belletristik
• Biografien
• Historisches Thema
• Mystery & Thriller
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Winner of the Jhalak Prize & Plutarch Award, this captivating narrative unveils the extraordinary tale of a Ghanaian con artist who orchestrated one of the 20th century's most audacious frauds. Following Ghana's independence from Britain in 1957, the nation became a target for opportunists eager to exploit its resources. Amidst political turmoil, including the military ousting of President Kwame Nkrumah and accusations of gold theft, John Ackah Blay-Miezah emerged as a charismatic scammer. Claiming to be the custodian of a fictitious Nkrumah trust fund worth billions, he lured investors with promises of wealth in exchange for small contributions. Throughout the 1970s and '80s, his scheme ballooned, netting hundreds of millions from thousands of victims worldwide. Blay-Miezah confounded figures like Henry Kissinger and scandalized Shirley Temple-Black, all while living lavishly and evading capture with the help of ex-SAS soldiers. Despite numerous attempts to bring him down, he continued to deceive lawyers, businessmen, and investigators globally. The narrative explores Blay-Miezah's audacious exploits against a backdrop of Cold War complexities and African aspirations, revealing the untold story of a grifter who outsmarted the West at its own game.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Einband: Paperback