Laite, Julia

The Disappearance of Lydia Harvey: WINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION: A true story of sex, crime and the meaning of justice

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ISBN 13:: 9781788164436
author:: Laite, Julia
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Profile Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 432
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 centimetres (0.3
Genre:: History, General, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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The Disappearance of Lydia Harvey In 1910, a young woman named Lydia Harvey embarked on a journey that would change the course of history. Working long hours for low pay, she was lured to Buenos Aires by a glamorous couple, only to vanish. Decades later, a young woman on the streets of Soho would become the key to cracking a global case of sex trafficking. Historian Julia Laite reconstructs Lydia's story from the fragments left behind, weaving a narrative of aspiration, exploitation, and survival. As the world grappled with the implications of Lydia's disappearance, the boundaries of justice, identity, and freedom were being reshaped. This immersive account sheds light on a pivotal moment in history, one that continues to shape our understanding of the world today. Through Lydia's story, Laite explores the complex forces that shaped the early 20th century, from the rise of global capitalism to the struggle for women's rights. A powerful and thought-provoking tale, The Disappearance of Lydia Harvey is a testament to the enduring power of human resilience and the importance of remembering the stories that have been lost to history.

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