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The Wicked Boy: The Mystery of a Victorian Child Murderer
by Kate Summerscale
I won an Arc of this novel through Penguin's First to Read program.
In July 1895 an 11 year old commits matricide. The press blames education and penny dreadfuls. How the trial, and the rest of Robert Coombes' life shakes out... is unexpected.
I enjoyed this. Mainly a biography, partially an examination of British society/murder/insanity around the turn of the century. I expected it to be dull and dry like other historical examinations tend to be, but actually this novel was very interesting. I have no idea who I would recommend it to, but I would certainly recommend it!
In July 1895 an 11 year old commits matricide. The press blames education and penny dreadfuls. How the trial, and the rest of Robert Coombes' life shakes out... is unexpected.
I enjoyed this. Mainly a biography, partially an examination of British society/murder/insanity around the turn of the century. I expected it to be dull and dry like other historical examinations tend to be, but actually this novel was very interesting. I have no idea who I would recommend it to, but I would certainly recommend it!