THE PORTABLE MURDER BOOK

Hardback. The author presents an anthology of 18 true crime stories, showcasing historical murders across the US, British Isles, and beyond. It features gripping accounts by renowned writers like Dorothy Sayers, Edmund Pearson, and Alexander Woollcott. Divided by geography, the collection highlights infamous cases with vivid storytelling, blending chilling details and psychological insight. Written with artistry, it appeals to true crime enthusiasts, offering a lens into human nature and historical justice systems. Includes : The Mystery of the Hansom Cab by Alexander Woollcott; Poison in the Pantry or Dr. Pritchard Revisited by Wm. Roughead; The Self-Help of G.J. Smith by Wm. Bolitho; Constance Kent by John Rhode; The Murder of Julia Wallace by Dorothy Sayers; The Philanthropy of Fritz Haarmann by Wm. Bolitho and the Dunedin Murders by H.B. Irving. 570pp. 12mo. h/back. Includes tipped-in small b/w photograph of Joseph Henry Jackson. From the library of crime historian Jonathan Goodman, with his embossed stamp to ffep. Vg+