Roll the Dice
“Roll the Dice” by Darius Guppy is a compelling narrative published by Blake in 1996, featuring 309 pages in English. This first edition chronicles Guppy’s audacious journey to reclaim his family’s fortune after a devastating financial loss due to the Lloyds insurance meltdown. Driven by a desire for revenge, he orchestrated a scheme to defraud Lloyds out of £1.8 million by fabricating a robbery involving precious stones, ultimately leading to his rise as a millionaire at just 25 years old.
In this book, readers will discover Guppy’s wild escapades, including his connections with notable figures and his experiences in various high-stakes situations, such as gold smuggling in India and encounters with gunmen in New York. The narrative also touches on his personal life, particularly his deep affection for his wife, Patricia. Through his story, Guppy provides insights into the world of crime, deception, and the consequences that followed his actions, making it a notable entry in the true crime genre.
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When his father lost his home and almost everything he owned in the Lloydsnsurance meltdown, Darius Guppy swore revenge. He cold-bloodedly set out toestore the family fortune by swindling Lloyds out of #1.8 million, with aaring scheme. He tricked Lloyds out of the money by pretending he had beenobbed at gunpoint of a stash of precious stones. Lloyds paid up and Guppy -t the age of 25 – was a millionaire. Nearly two years later the law caughtp with him. He was disgraced and sentenced to six years in jail.;Now free,uppy tells his story in this book. He reveals his wild adventures with Lordpencer, of gold smuggling in India, of dealings with gunmen in New York, andis passionate love for his wife Patricia.
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