The King, the Crook, and the Gambler: The True Story of the South Sea Bubble and the Greatest Financial Scandal in History
&#8220;A great ripping yarn.&#8221; (Chicago Tribune)&#8220;Brilliant.&#8221; (John Snow)&#8220;Balen displays both understanding and incredulity in his account of the infamous 18th century trading scandal&#8230;a remarkable story.&#8221; (Kirkus Reviews)&#8220;Balen reminds us that the murky tale of the first bubble stands as a cautionary tale for our time.&#8221; (Lisa Jardine, London Times)&#8220;Bristles with contemporary resonance...Balen has a felicitous turn of phrase and the pace never flags.&#8221; (Financial Times)