Melina Druga

Heinous

Forgotten Murders From the 1910s

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Produktbeschreibung

Step back in time to a decade when crime ran rampant and justice was anything but certain. In Heinous: Forgotten Murders From the 1910s, author Melina Druga resurrects 18 shocking, long-forgotten murder cases from the early twentieth century - stories once splashed across newspaper headlines, now buried in the archives of time. Through original newspaper accounts and painstaking research, Druga reveals a dark side of the 1910s: brutal ax murders, chilling family slayings and desperate crimes of passion that rattled small towns across North America. Step back into an era before forensic science, when journalists doubled as detectives and sensational headlines fueled the public's fascination with crime. From the unsolved slayings of the Showman family to the mysterious disappearance of Dorothy Arnold, these true stories expose the fear, chaos, and moral contradictions of a decade caught between innocence and modernity. Riveting, haunting, and meticulously documented, Heinous gives a voice to victims long forgotten-and reminds us that evil is never confined to one era. Perfect for readers of Erik Larson, Harold Schechter, and historical true crime enthusiasts.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sun Up Press
• Seitenzahl: 170
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Juli 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 256g
• ISBN-13: 9798201989576
• Artikelnr.: 68299044

Autorenporträt

Melina Druga is an author, freelance writer and history enthusiast. Her focus is on the period 1890-1920 with a particular interest in WW1 and how the war changed the lives of ordinary people. Melina finds this era fascinating because it is simultaneously familiar and antiquated, and because the events that happened during this time period set the tone for the remainder of the 20th century. Growing up, Melina's favorite book series included Little House on the Prairie and Anne of Green Gables. More recently, she's enjoyed the best historical fiction PBS' Masterpiece Theatre can offer, including Downton Abbey and Mr. Selfridge. Follow Melina on social media @MelinaDruga. For more information, visit www.melinadruga.com.