True crime isn’t a genre I dip into a huge amount but I read The Suspicions of Mr Whicher by Kate Summerscale a few years ago and, based on the quality of her writing, decided to give this one a go. Despite both being very good books I found that I preferred this one. Not only does it deal with the crime but gives social background that helps to explain the kind of lives being led by many in Britain during the late Victorian period. I am so very glad I live in modern times.
Winner of the 2017 Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime.
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