<p>In 1907, coinciding with the visit of Edward VII to Ireland, an extraordinary discovery was made - the Irish Crown jewels had disappeared from Dublin Castle. Scotland Yard uncovered a complicated web of mystery, intrigue and scandal. The custodian of the jewels, Sir Arthur Vicars and his staff, including his co-tenant Frank Shackleton, brother of the explorer, came under intense scrutiny. The investigation revealed the existence of a homosexual circle within the Castle, including Vicars himself, Shackleton, Lord Haddo - the son of the King's Viceroy in Ireland - and the King's brother-in-law, the Duke of Argyll. A spectacular Irish burglary suddenly threatened to become an international scandal...</p>

Scandal & Betrayal (CH)

History

Cafferky, John

Hannafin, Kevin

Europe

Charnwood

When Edward VII visited Ireland in July 1907 the Crown Jewels were missing from Dublin Castle. This began a web of political intrigue, homosexual scandal and tragedy. Investigation by Scotland Yard suggested that the thief was on the staff of Sir Arthur Vicars, custodian of the jewels. This brought intense scrutiny on his staff, including Frank Shackleton, brother of the explorer. Shackleton, later bankrupted and imprisoned, drifted into obscurity. Where are the jewels now, worth millions and belonging to the Irish state?

Scandal & Betrayal: Shackleton and the Irish Crown Jewels

Collins Pr

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