| Description |
1 online resource (288 pages) |
| Access |
Access limited to subscribing institutions. |
| Summary |
Real life crimes, famous and forgotten, re-examined by leading crime writersA superb collection of brand new and original essays about famous and obscure real life crimes, Truly Criminal showcases a group of highly regarded, award-winning writers who all share a special passion for crime. Among these real-life crimes, famous and forgotten, are such notorious cases as Samuel Herbert Dougal, the Moat Farm murderer; George Joseph Smith, the Brides in the Bath killer; and Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, one of the most infamous killers in British history. Featuring a dazzling list of contributors, including leading crime novelists Peter Lovesey, Andrew Taylor, and Catherine Aird, as well as 2013 CWA Crime Non-Fiction Dagger winner Paul French; a bonus essay by the late great Margery Allingham about the controversial William Herbert Wallace case has also been rediscovered. With a foreword by international bestselling writer Peter James, this collection will thrill lovers of true-crime writing. |
| System Details |
System requirements: Adobe Digital editions. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Subject |
TRUE CRIME / Murder / General.
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Murder -- Investigation -- Great Britain.
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Crime -- Great Britain.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Lovesey, Peter, contributor.
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James, Peter, author of introduction.
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Edwards, Martin, editor, author of introduction.
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Crime Writers' Association (Great Britain), author.
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| Added Title |
Crime Writers' Association anthology of true crime |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Truly criminal. Stroud : The History Press, 2015. 9780750961103 (paperback) (OCoLC)893896970 |
| ISBN |
9780750964432 (e-pub) |
| Standard No. |
9780750964432 |
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