The publishing mogul Robert Maxwell lived a life shrouded in mystery that was ultimately capped by great disgrace. But was he an out and out villain, like Anthony Trollope's fictional swindler in The Way We Live Now, or a more nuanced and tragic figure? We discuss the life, legacy and deals of the great pension purloiner with his biographer, John Preston. 

Hosted by Jonathan Ford and Neil Collins.

With John Preston.

Produced and edited by Nick Hilton for Podot.

Presented in partnership with the Library of Mistakes.

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