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Flight of the Diamond Smugglers
- A Tale of Pigeons, Obsession, and Greed Along Coastal South Africa
- By: Matthew Gavin Frank
- Narrated by: Jonathan Yen
- Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 11
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 11
For nearly 80 years, a huge portion of coastal South Africa was closed off to the public. With many of its pits now deemed "overmined" and abandoned, American journalist Matthew Gavin Frank sets out across the infamous Diamond Coast to investigate an illicit trade that supplies a global market. Immediately, he became intrigued by the ingenious methods used in facilitating smuggling - particularly, the illegal act of sneaking carrier pigeons onto mine property, affixing diamonds to their feet, and sending them into the air.
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- By Mary jumbelic on 12-06-22
- Flight of the Diamond Smugglers
- A Tale of Pigeons, Obsession, and Greed Along Coastal South Africa
- By: Matthew Gavin Frank
- Narrated by: Jonathan Yen
A heart-wrenching, immensely personal, beautifully written story.
Reviewed: 03-16-21
I highly recommend this book. It sheds light on a dark portion of a trade of which many are unaware. Frank’s highly descriptive, emotive writing style pulls the reader in and makes you really feel for each person and bird involved.
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