Supper with the Crippens, 9781398705593
Paperback
Edwardian murder, love, and secrets. Unsolved questions still haunt us.

Supper with the Crippens

the true story of one of the most notorious murderers of all time

$34.70

  • Paperback

    368 pages

  • Release Date

    28 March 2022

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Summary

Supper with the Crippen: A Deadly Edwardian Affair

Edwardian London, 1910: delve into the notorious tale of Dr. Crippen and Ethel Le Neve, re-investigated by a prizewinning journalist.

‘The definitive account of a crime which still intrigues, and to an extent baffles, aficionados of murder’ P D James

In an era of supposed golden glory, Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen and his wife Belle resided in a North London suburban villa. After a seemingly ordinary su…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781398705593
ISBN-10:1398705594
Author:David James Smith
Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
Imprint:Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:368
Release Date:28 March 2022
Weight:320g
Dimensions:196mm x 130mm x 32mm
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Critics Review

David James Smith, a journalist, has been meticulous in his research and this book is likely to remain the definitive account of a crime which still intrigues, and to an extent baffles, aficionados of murder – P D James * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *Smith gives a superb psychological insight into a man who was thought to be inscrutable and inexpressive … Smith’s impartial journalistic eye gives a balanced account of the events, untouched by the hyperbole so prevalent in many contemporary accounts * THE HERALD *Fascinating retelling of the gruesome suburban murder that became the media sensation of 1910 * SUNDAY TIMES *

About The Author

David James Smith

David James Smith has been a journalist all his life, most prominently for the Sunday Times Magazine.

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