Product Description

This is an account of the events leading to the death of Robert Maxwell and of the fraud trial which followed. The investigation recounts the business and social life of a man who sought to influence world affairs, indulge in exceptional hedonism and control one of the world's largest corporations.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #159765 in Books
• Published on: 1996-12-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 488 pages

Review
When Robert Maxwell went down off Tenerife in November 1991, he left his family to face the music for the lies, evasion and fraud that made up his business empire. This book details the complicated background to the case against the Maxwell brothers in clear and unsensational prose. Bower knows his subject well. His Maxwell: The Outsider was a devastating portrayal which earned him Maxwell's fearsome enmity. Of the brothers' acquittal he writes; 'Unsurprisingly, Kevin was beaming, vigorously shaking hands with loyal lawyers, pouting at the spectators of his glorious vindication. Behind him, Ian was gleefully embracing his advisors, elated by the triumph of his justice and relieved that his ordeal was over. Above them, the ghost of Robert Maxwell bellowed in laughter.' It can and will happen again, Bower warns. (Kirkus UK)