“London society will probably not soon forget a series of daring thefts committed during one short season. The richest houses of the capital were subjected in turn to devastating raids, and many crowned heads lost their magnificent tiaras within a few weeks. Half of the unique dinner service - the lighter half - went missing from the Duke and Duchess of Dorchester's mansion during an equally unique costume ball. Kenworthy's diamonds disappeared in broad daylight amid the noise of a charity meeting on the first floor, and the gifts of Lady May Poulton's titular groom melted into streams of multi-colored wedding confetti..."