In October 1946, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor - Prince Edward and Wallis Simpson - were staying at Ednam Lodge, in the genteel countryside on the outskirts of London. The royal visit alone was enough to cause a press frenzy, but when the Duchess's collection of priceless jewels was stolen in broad daylight, the ensuing furore was quite something else altogether. Naturally, the very best from Scotland Yard were brought in to investigate the high-profile, audacious theft. With their sights set on capturing the most successful jewel thief of his generation, detectives were led on a merry dance through London and the surrounding countryside. But could they finally bring the enigmatic and elusive character known only as Johnny the Gent to justice and recover the Windsor jewels?

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