Dieser Autor widmet sich faszinierenden und übersehenen Persönlichkeiten und Ereignissen der Geschichte, die darauf warten, entdeckt zu werden. Seine Inspiration schöpft er aus kleinen Fußnoten, Museumsausstellungen oder Nachrichtenreferenzen, was zur Entdeckung außergewöhnlicher Erzählungen führt. Durch sein Schreiben bringt er vergessene Figuren und entscheidende Momente ans Licht, die Kultur und Gesellschaft geprägt haben. Sein Stil zeichnet sich durch tiefgehende Recherchen in historischen Archiven aus, wobei er packende menschliche Geschichten aufdeckt, die erzählt werden müssen.
"Framed around one salacious trial in 1891 London, a fascinating and vividly told true-crime narrative about the hunt for one of the first known serial killers, whose poisoning spree in the US, Canada, and England coincided with the birth of forensic science as well as the public's growing appetite for crime fiction such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes novels"--
True Tales of Crime and Justice from Nova Scotia's Past
The book presents a captivating collection of fifteen true crime stories from Nova Scotia, showcasing a diverse array of characters, including notorious murderers, pirates, and cunning fraudsters. Spanning over 150 years, it features intriguing historical figures like journalist Joseph Howe and circus impresario P.T. Barnum. Each tale, from a 1791 triple murder to a 1947 magazine attack on a famed schooner skipper, reveals the daring and devious nature of crime and justice in the region's rich history.
Framed around one salacious trial in 1891 London, a fascinating and vividly- told true crime narrative about the hunt for one of the first known serial killers, whose poisoning spree in the US, Canada, and England coincided with the birth of forensic science as well as the public's growing appetite for crime fiction like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes novels.