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Discover the haunting tale of **The Murder of Harriet Monckton**, a riveting Victorian crime novel by bestselling author Elizabeth Haynes. Based on a real unsolved murder that took place on November 7, 1843, this compelling narrative immerses you in the chilling mystery surrounding the death of 23-year-old Harriet Monckton. Found murdered in the privy of her local dissenting chapel in Bromley, Kent, Harriet's shocking demise due to prussic acid, compounded by her pregnancy, grips readers from the start.
Through authentic coroner's reports and poignant witness testimonies, Haynes intricately outlines the final days of Harriet. Each character—from her fellow teacher to her would-be fiancé and former lover—emerges as a suspect with their own motives for wanting her dead. This novel captures the essence of suspense and intrigue, making it a must-read for fans of true crime literature and historical mysteries.
Perfectly suited for lovers of murder mysteries and Victorian-era novels alike, *The Murder of Harriet Monckton* is not just a story; it's a deep dive into the complexities of human relationships marred by lust, betrayal, and guilt. Get ready to immerse yourself in this atmospheric portrayal of a chilling historical crime.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781912408047
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: New Internationalist
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781912408047
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: New Internationalist
Description:
From the award-winning and bestselling author of Into the Darkest Cornercomes a delicious Victorian crime novel based on a real murder.
The Murder of Harriet Monckton is based on an unsolved true crime. On 7th
November 1843, 23 year-old Harriet Monckton is found murdered in the privy behind
the dissenting chapel she regularly attended in Bromley, Kent. The townsfolk are
appalled by her death, apparently as a result of swallowing a fatal dose of prussic
acid, and even more so when the autopsy reveals that Harriet was almost six months
pregnant.
Drawing on the original coroner's reports and witness testimonies, Elizabeth
Haynes builds a compelling picture of Harriet Monckton's final days through the eyes
of those closest to her: her fellow teacher and companion, her would-be fiancé, her
seducer, and her former landlord and lover. All are suspects. Each has a reason to
want her dead. Brimming with lust, mistrust and guilt, The Murder of Harriet
Monckton is a masterclass of suspense from one of our greatest crime writers.
Through authentic coroner's reports and poignant witness testimonies, Haynes intricately outlines the final days of Harriet. Each character—from her fellow teacher to her would-be fiancé and former lover—emerges as a suspect with their own motives for wanting her dead. This novel captures the essence of suspense and intrigue, making it a must-read for fans of true crime literature and historical mysteries.
Perfectly suited for lovers of murder mysteries and Victorian-era novels alike, *The Murder of Harriet Monckton* is not just a story; it's a deep dive into the complexities of human relationships marred by lust, betrayal, and guilt. Get ready to immerse yourself in this atmospheric portrayal of a chilling historical crime.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781912408047
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: New Internationalist
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781912408047
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: New Internationalist
Description:
From the award-winning and bestselling author of Into the Darkest Cornercomes a delicious Victorian crime novel based on a real murder.
The Murder of Harriet Monckton is based on an unsolved true crime. On 7th
November 1843, 23 year-old Harriet Monckton is found murdered in the privy behind
the dissenting chapel she regularly attended in Bromley, Kent. The townsfolk are
appalled by her death, apparently as a result of swallowing a fatal dose of prussic
acid, and even more so when the autopsy reveals that Harriet was almost six months
pregnant.
Drawing on the original coroner's reports and witness testimonies, Elizabeth
Haynes builds a compelling picture of Harriet Monckton's final days through the eyes
of those closest to her: her fellow teacher and companion, her would-be fiancé, her
seducer, and her former landlord and lover. All are suspects. Each has a reason to
want her dead. Brimming with lust, mistrust and guilt, The Murder of Harriet
Monckton is a masterclass of suspense from one of our greatest crime writers.