The Mysterious Mr Jacob: Diamond Merchant, Magician and Spy
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The Mysterious Mr Jacob: Diamond Merchant, Magician and Spy

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Unravel the enigma of Alexander Malcolm Jacob, India’s most renowned diamond merchant, magician, and spy. Accused of fraud by the Nizam of Hyderabad, Jacob’s life was a whirlwind of intrigue and opulence. Explore his captivating story, from his dealings with viceroys and maharajas to his rumored role in the Great Game, in this meticulously researched biography by John Zubrzycki.

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  • ISBN-13: 9788184001266
  • Publisher: Random House India
  • Publisher Imprint: Vintage
  • Language: ENGLISH
  • ISBN-10: 8184001266
  • Publisher Date: Nov,2015
  • Binding: PAPERBACK
  • No of Pages: 368

16 reviews for The Mysterious Mr Jacob: Diamond Merchant, Magician and Spy

  1. Kumar Kartikey –

    While the story of Mr. Jacob is inherently interesting, the book itself lacked some excitement.

  2. Aayush Mittal –

    Fascinating and well-written! I couldn’t put it down.

  3. Satyam Chaudhary –

    A well-researched biography that sheds light on a truly remarkable and enigmatic individual.

  4. Nimish Yadav –

    A bit slow to start, but once it got going, I was hooked. The author clearly did a lot of research.

  5. Balamuri Sai Sravan –

    I appreciate the detail, but sometimes it felt overwhelming. Still a solid biography.

  6. Harsh Singla –

    An okay read; I was hoping for more magic and intrigue, less historical documentation.

  7. Vidhi Gupta –

    A brilliant account of a complex man! Zubrzycki has crafted a compelling narrative.

  8. Akshat Dixit –

    Absolutely captivating! A real page-turner about a man shrouded in secrets and adventure.

  9. Divyanshu Gautam –

    I was completely engrossed from beginning to end. A must-read for history buffs!

  10. Anubhav Pandey –

    Jacob’s life was fascinating! The book did a great job piecing together the puzzle of his mysterious existence.

  11. Amrit Upadhyay –

    Extremely interesting biography! The best book I have read about diamond merchants.

  12. Jahnvi Nankani –

    Intriguing subject, but the writing felt a bit dry at times. Still a worthwhile read if you’re interested in Indian history.

  13. Thejus Chandran C –

    An interesting historical figure, but the book struggled to fully capture his allure. I had high hopes.

  14. Vishal Gurnani –

    Enjoyable read! I learned a lot about a figure I knew nothing about before.

  15. Raj Rishi –

    Interesting topic, but I found the book somewhat repetitive. Could have been shorter.

  16. Shreya Sinha –

    Good, but not great. The details were fascinating, but the overall narrative felt a bit disjointed.

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