Story of a Murder
The Crime of the Century retold by the Women History Forgot
(Author) Hallie RubenholdTHE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER BY THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE FIVE The page-turning retelling of the historical true-crime story of how an extraordinary group of women brought infamous wife-murderer Dr Crippen, brought to justice 'Popular history you devour in one sitting' Sunday Times 'Gripping' TLS 'Unbelievably addictive' LUCY WORSLEY 'I couldn't put it down' BONNIE GARMUS 'Finely layered' Financial Times 'Breath-taking' Spectator __ On 1 February, 1910, vivacious music-hall performer, Belle Elmore, suddenly vanished from her north London home, causing alarm among her circle of female friends, the entertainers of the Music Hall Ladies' Guild who demanded an immediate investigation. They could not have known what they would provoke: the unearthing of a gruesome secret, followed by a fevered manhunt for the prime suspect: Belle's husband, medical fraudster, Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen. Hiding in the shadows of this evergreen tale is Crippen's typist and lover, Ethel Le Neve - was she really just 'an innocent young girl' in thrall to a powerful older man as so many people have since reported? In this epic examination of one of the most infamous murders of the twentieth century, prizewinning social historian Hallie Rubenhold gives voice to those who have never properly been heard - the women. __ PRAISE FOR STORY OF A MURDER: 'Gripping and eye-opening' I-news, Book to Watch Out For 'Reads like a great thriller. I inhaled it' Bella Mackie, bestselling author of How to Kill Your Family 'A unique combination of sleuthing, storytelling and compassion' Lucy Worsley, bestselling author and historian 'Fascinating. It's about time Belle became the hero of her own story' Val McDermid, bestselling author of the Karen Pirie series 'As compelling as any crime drama' S J Parris, bestselling author of the Giordano Bruno series 'I had my hand over my wide-open mouth...I can't recommend it more: I will be thinking about it for a very long time. Rachel Joyce, bestselling author of The Homemade God 'Takes us beyond the world of Dr Crippen into the lives impacted by him and the society in which he moved. Terrific' Ian Rankin, bestselling author of the Rebus series 'Compelling to the very last page' Denise Mina, award-winning author of Reese's Book Club pick, Conviction 'Does for the Crippen Murder case what THE FIVE did for the victims of Jack the Ripper. Forensic research and insistent sympathetic writing. I loved it' PROFESSOR DAVID WILSON, BBC 1, The Crime Squad 'Breathtaking. Rubenhold has not only produced a thrilling reassessment of a notorious crime, but an impressive portrait of an age' Spectator
Hallie Rubenhold
Hallie Rubenhold is a British author, social historian, and broadcaster. She is best known for her works that focus on the lives of women in the 18th and 19th centuries, shedding light on their experiences and struggles. Rubenhold's writing style is characterized by meticulous research and compelling storytelling, bringing forgotten stories to life with empathy and nuance.
Her most notable work is "The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper," a groundbreaking and critically acclaimed book that reexamines the lives of the victims of the infamous serial killer through a feminist lens. Rubenhold's work has had a significant impact on the true crime and historical nonfiction genres, challenging traditional narratives and highlighting the importance of centering marginalized voices in historical storytelling.
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