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The Wicked Boy: The Mystery of a Victorian Child Murderer by Kate Summerscale

3.0

informative medium-paced

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 This book outlines the 1895 murder case involving Robert and Nattie Coombs. Robert and Nattie, thirteen and twelve, were noticed spending large sums of money and going around London without any type of parental supervision. When questioned, the boys stated that they were left home alone while their mother went out of town to visit relatives and friends. A family member eventually gained entrance to the home, where the body of the boys' mother was discovered terrifically decomposed. Robert eventually confessed to stabbing her, but the case took a few more turns. I really like old historical cases, and I also really enjoy the work I have read thus far by this author. I have another written by this author that I am looking forward to getting to this year. If you are into older Victorian Era crimes, do yourself a favor and check out this author.