Everett, Shaun Villiers

The Tollesbury Murder: Anatomyof a Victorian Murder

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ISBN 13:: 9781546383321
author:: Everett, Shaun Villiers
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 140
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.8 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Social History, ,
Condition:: New
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The Tollesbury Murder: Anatomy of a Victorian Murder By Shaun Villiers Everett In 1851, a murder took place in the Essex village of Tollesbury, sparking a search for justice. This book examines the evidence from the time, including newspaper reports and archived documents, to recreate the events surrounding the crime. The murder is set against the backdrop of the mid-19th century, a time when the capital punishment reform movement was gaining momentum. The author explores how the trial and its aftermath were influenced by the moral and religious convictions of the jurors, and how this impacted the outcome of the case. This detailed analysis provides a unique insight into the social and historical context of the time. By examining the evidence and trial records, Everett sheds light on a lesser-known chapter in British history, revealing the complexities and nuances of a Victorian murder case.

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