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LOOKING FOR THE REAL WEASEL

Train Robber, Racer, Rogue – who was Roy James? By Rich Duisberg Softback ∙ 128mm x 198mm ∙ 187 pages ∙ £8.75 ∙ ISBN: 9-798876-611321 ∙ Independently Published

Best known for his role in the great train robbery, Roy James was also an experienced racing driver, skilled silversmith and bon vivant. Nicknamed the Weasel, this very eccentric book is the story of the author's attempts toit. We also came away with a (slightly) better idea of who the real Roy James was!

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