The Most Remarkable Woman in England: Poison, Celebrity and the Trials of Beatrice Pace

by John Carter Wood

Book Overview

This book offers the first in-depth study of one of the most gripping trials of inter-war Britain, that of farmer's wife Beatrice Pace for the arsenic murder of her husband. A riveting tale from the golden age of press sensationalism, the book offers insights into the era's justice system, gender debates and celebrity culture. Based on extensive research, it locates the Pace saga in the vibrant world of 1920s press reporting and illuminates a forgotten...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0719086183
• ISBN13: 9780719086182
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Length: 269 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.4"