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The Most Remarkable Woman in England

By John Carter Wood

The Most Remarkable Woman in England

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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 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 Paces' 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.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
269
Release Date:
2012-10-02
Publication Date:
2012-08-31
Publisher:
Manchester University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0719086183
ISBN13:
9780719086182
Weight:
364 g
Height:
13.6 cm
Width:
21.6 cm
Thickness:
2.5 cm
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