A Taste of History: Cake, Crime, and Context

This chapter offers a humorous exploration of group dynamics during a team trip, intertwined with anecdotes about children and dietary restrictions, and a comical reference to a controversial film. It transitions into the life of a con artist in wartime Paris, detailing his clever evasion of military service amidst economic opportunities and personal preferences for food. The narrative culminates in a discussion of organized crime during the Roaring Twenties, highlighting schemes involving Liberty Bonds and their ties to historical figures and cinematic inspirations.