Brazen & Brilliant: Trailing the Texas Jewel Thief
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Sunday, November 17
Texas Tent presented by Texas Monthly
Author Rena Pederson unravels the thrilling true story of a brazen jewel thief who terrorized Dallas high society during the Swinging Sixties. Dubbed "The King of Diamonds," this elusive figure outwitted police and the FBI for over a decade, sneaking into the homes of Texas millionaires while they hosted parties or slept nearby. Pederson’s investigative journey takes readers deep into the glittering world of Dallas debutantes, revealing a hidden underworld of crime, sex trafficking, and political graft. Join Pederson as she discusses the mystery of this uncatchable thief and the dark secrets lurking beneath Texas high society.
- Book: The King of Diamonds: The Search for the Elusive Texas Jewel Thief
- Book Type: Non Fiction
- Author: Rena Pederson
- Moderator: Stephen Harrigan
- Book Signing: 12:00 PM at Main Signing Tent