bokomslag The Most Remarkable Woman in England
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The Most Remarkable Woman in England

John Carter Wood

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  • 288 sidor
  • 2012
This book offers the first in-depth study of one of the most gripping trials of inter-war Britain, that of farmers wife Beatrice Pace for the arsenic murder of her husband. A riveting tale from the golden age of press sensationalism, the book offers insights into the eras justice system, gender debates and celebrity culture. Based on extensive research, it locates the Pace saga in the vibrant world of 1920s press reporting and illuminates a forgotten chapter in the history of civil liberties by considering the debates the case raised about police powers and the legal system. Spanning settings from the Pace's lonely cottage in the Forest of Dean to the House of Commons and using sources ranging from meticulous detective reports to heartfelt admirers letters, The most remarkable woman in England combines serious scholarship with vivid storytelling to bring to life the extraordinary lives of ordinary people between the wars. -- .
  • Författare: John Carter Wood
  • Format: Inbunden
  • ISBN: 9780719086175
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 288
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2012-08-31
  • Förlag: Manchester University Press