THE A-Z OF VICTORIAN CRIME

Bell (Neil R.A.) Bond (Trevor N.) Clarke (Kate) Oldridge (M.W.)

ISBN 10: 1445647869 / ISBN 13: 9781445647869

Published by Amberley, 2016

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Softcover. SIGNED. Few things are more evocative of Victorian Britain than its criminals; they are, together with railways, gas lamps and swirling fog, vital ingredients in any Victorian melorama. The truth, however, was often stranger, more thrilling and more horrifying than fiction. In this book, four eminent crime historians reveal the realities of this aspect of Victorian life, illuminating not just the criminals and their victims, but also the policemen, forensic scientists and others who rubbed shoulders with the 19th century underworld. Notorious crimes - the Road Hill Murder, the Balham Mystery and Jack the Ripper - stand alongside long-forgotten, neglected cases; the most shocking and terrifying cases appear next to everyday horrors, some stunning and some merely sad. This unique work of reference deserves a place on every true crime reader's bookshelf. Illus. + Further Reading. 320pp. trade size softcover. SIGNED BY 2 OF THE AUTHORS ; NEIL R. BELL AND M.W. OLDRIDGE. Nr.F.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE A-Z OF VICTORIAN CRIME
• Publisher: Amberley
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1445647869
• ISBN 13: 9781445647869
• Binding: Softcover / Paperback
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Signed: signed by authors
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Uncover the dark side of Victorian Britain in this gripping A-Z compendium of true crime stories. Delve into the chilling realities of the 19th-century underworld, where gas lamps cast long shadows on notorious criminals, their hapless victims, and the law enforcers who sought to bring them to justice.

From Jack the Ripper to lesser-known poisoners and thieves, this historical reference illuminates the era's most shocking cases. Explore the social conditions that bred crime, the forensic methods used to solve it, and the grim realities of Victorian prisons. Perfect for true crime aficionados and history buffs alike, this A-Z guide offers a comprehensive and compelling look at a fascinating and terrifying period.

About the Author

Neil R. A. Bell is one of the most respected students of the Ripper case. He has been published extensively in specialist journals such as Ripperologist and Casebook Examiner, as well as for the BBC. Neil has written numerous articles upon the case and was the runner-up for the Jeremy Beadle Prize for the year’s best articles featured in Ripperologist magazine in 2009 and 2010. Neil has also recently been Police Advisor for the Channel Five documentary Jack the Ripper: The Definitive Story.Trevor Bond spoke at the Jack the Ripper conferences in 2009, 2012, and 2014.Kate Clarke is the author of Murder at the Priory (with Bernard Taylor), In the Interests of Science: Adelaide Bartlett and the Pimlico Poisoning, Who Killed Simon Dale?, Deadly Service, Bad Companions, Fatal Affairs and A Deadly Dilemma. Her Journals and papers (from 1958 to the present day) are archived at the library of the University of Sussex.M.W. Oldridge is the author of Murder and Crime: Whitechapel and District and The Moat Farm Mystery.