Most remarkable woman in england, the: poison, celebrity and the trials of beatrice pace
Auteur :
Carter Wood, John
Éditeur :
Manchester University Press
ISBN :
9780719086182
Date de publication :
31 août 2012
Dimensions :
21,6 x 13,8 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book offers the first in-depth study of one of the most gripping trials of inter-war Britain, that of farmer's 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 era's justice system, gender debates and celebrity culture. Based on extensive re