The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe

This intriguing non-fiction book follows the shocking story of a couple who staged one of the most outrageous frauds of modern times. Facing bankruptcy, John Darwin disappeared after paddling out to sea in his red canoe. After six years, he miraculously returned claiming 'amnesia'. But journalist David Leigh unravelled the truth behind the audacious deception, shedding light on the mysterious minds of John and his partner in crime, Anne Darwin.