Cep, Casey
Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud and the Last Trial of Harper Lee
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099510598
- author:
- Cep, Casey
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Windmill Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, True Crime, Murder,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud and the Last Trial of Harper Lee is a gripping true-crime story that explores the shocking events surrounding Reverend Willie Maxwell's murder of his family members for insurance money in 1970s Alabama. Despite hundreds of witnesses, Maxwell's murderer was acquitted due to the same attorney who had previously defended him. The case drew the attention of renowned author Harper Lee, who became fascinated by the story and spent a year reporting on it while researching her own true-crime book, The Reverend. Now, journalist Casey Cep brings this captivating tale to life, delving into the courtroom drama, racial politics, and the complex web of events that led up to Maxwell's trial. Through meticulous research and insightful storytelling, Cep sheds light on a dark period in American history, revealing the intricate relationships between law, literature, and the human experience.
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