Bell, Amy Helen

Under Cover of Darkness: Murders in Blackout London

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ISBN 13:: 9780300270051
author:: Bell, Amy Helen
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Yale University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2025
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 23.6 x 15.8 x 3.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Social History, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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Fear and violence lurked in the shadows of wartime London, as the city's residents faced unprecedented dangers. Mass displacement, anonymity, and bomb-scarred landscapes created opportunities for violent crime to flourish. In this gripping account, Amy Helen Bell uncovers the hidden stories of murder and violence that were rife during the Second World War. Bell examines the crimes in various locations, from domestic violence to robberies and street fights, shedding light on the experiences of women, children, and the elderly. Her focus is on the lives of the victims and their deaths, transforming our understanding of how war made people vulnerable - not just to the enemy, but to each other. Through her research, Bell reveals a complex and often shocking picture of life in wartime London, where fear was ever-present and violence was never far away.

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