Reading The Pit Prop Syndicate | Alexandria
Read The Pit Prop Syndicate by Freeman Wills Crofts. Smuggling timber across the English Channel masks a daring swindle in this intricately plotted 1920s mystery, where seemingly innocent lumber hides an elaborate financial fraud. The shocking twist? The criminals' meticulous planning proves less important than their fatal human weakness - pride. A masterclass in how white-collar crime relies on exploiting trust.