The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective
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In the summer of 1860, the brutal murder of a young boy in a seemingly respectable household sent shockwaves through Victorian England. Detective Inspector Jack Whicher, a celebrated figure of Scotland Yard, was called to unravel the mystery, but the case quickly spiraled into a complex web of family secrets and societal anxieties. Kate Summerscale masterfully reconstructs this infamous true crime, exploring not only the investigation but also the public's burgeoning fascination with detection and the dark underbelly of the era. This gripping narrative delves into the nature of truth, the fallibility of reputation, and the enduring power of a compelling mystery.
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Hern Books, Limited, Nick
Published Jan 1, 2023
401 pages
ISBN: 9781839042409
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First Published
2008
Language
eng
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