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The Invention of Murder: How the Victorians Revelled in Death and Detection and Created Modern Crime
The Invention of Murder How the Victorians Revelled in Death and Detection and Created Modern Crime
Author: Judith Flanders
In this fascinating exploration of murder in nineteenth century England, Judith Flanders examines some of the most gripping cases that captivated the Victorians and gave rise to the first detective fiction — Murder in the nineteenth century was rare. But murder as sensation and entertainment became ubiquitous, with cold-blooded killings transform...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781250048530
ISBN-10: 1250048532
Publication Date: 7/15/2014
Pages: 576
Edition: First Edition
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Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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