The wicked boy

the mystery of a Victorian child murderer

378 pages

English language

Published Nov. 14, 2016

ISBN:
978-1-4088-5114-2
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OCLC Number:
945032104

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In The Wicked Boy, Kate Summerscale has uncovered a fascinating true story of murder and morality - it is not just a meticulous examination of a shocking Victorian case, but also a compelling account of its aftermath, and of man's capacity to overcome the past --

2 editions

Subjects

  • Trials, litigation
  • Investigation
  • Childhood and youth
  • Trials
  • History
  • Murder
  • Juvenile homicide

Places

  • England
  • London

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