"The world may be short of many things . . . but the supply of villains is endless, " writes John Mortimer. In the ultimate rogue's gallery, Mortimer (best known for Rumpole of the Bailey) has captured an arresting collection of crooks, murderers, seducers, con men, traitors, and tyrants. The world's greatest villains, both fictional and real--from Billy the Kid to Professor Moriarity.