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Patrick Radden Keefe’s new book "London Falling" expands his February 2024 New Yorker feature into a full‑length investigation of the 2019 death of 19‑year‑old Zac Brettler, an upper‑middle‑class Londoner who pretended to be an oligarch’s son and fell from a Riverwalk balcony. The narrative exposes how Brettler’s fabricated elite status pulled him into senior criminal circles, prompting a tragic end. It also chronicles his parents’ costly, months‑long quest for accountability amid police mishandling. Published by Pan Macmillan for £22 (≈$27), the book sheds light on the hidden nexus of wealth, crime and media in London.
Jessica de Rothschild, longtime trustee of the Eranda Rothschild Foundation, is championing a female‑centric philanthropy model focused on refugee women’s education. Leveraging the UNHCR’s DAFI Scholarship Programme, she launched the Building Better Futures campaign to raise $15 million for 1,000 university...
Abu Dhabi‑based Dovehouse Capital, founded by Danish entrepreneurs Claus Gotthard and Martin Rasmussen, launched its first hedge fund this month, positioning itself as the emirate’s inaugural home‑grown manager. The firm has secured $80‑150 million in commitments from Emirati family offices and...
Raffles’ newly restored Old War Office hotel in London offers ultra‑luxury suites where a dedicated butler team delivers hyper‑personalised service, from last‑minute floral arrangements to in‑room ice rinks. The butlers act as personal assistants, confidants and logistical coordinators, handling extravagant...
Hettie O’Brien’s new book *The Asset Class* chronicles the rise of private equity, portraying it as a force that has both accelerated growth and generated deep‑seated scandals. The review highlights vivid case studies—from Blackstone‑owned care homes to the debt‑laden UK...
