Dupes and Duplicity
The true story of the 18th century’s greatest femme fatale, and the most unfortunate of her victims. (Winner of the 2020 Sidney Award from the New York Times)
The Most Modern of Modern Sports
The secret runaway success of Kenneth Gandar-Dower’s racing cheetahs.
A Debaculous Fiasco
The most expensive, bizarre, and obscure work ever created by Dr. Seuss.
The Unceasing Cessna Hacienda
In 1958, one heavily modified airplane flew out of Las Vegas with a single objective: Don’t land.
Fire and Dice
The story of a tragic hotel fire of Rube Goldberg proportions.
The Greatest Baroque Composer Never Known
A 300-year-old hunt for the unsung hero of Salzburg.
The Rube’s Dilemma
A great pitcher’s great temptation.