The Mysterious Mrs Hood: A True Victorian Mystery of Scandal, Arson, Murder & Betrayal
Unravel the secrets of a chilling Victorian crime with "The Mysterious Mrs Hood"!
Step into the world of Great Yarmouth in 1900, where a young woman's mysterious death on the beach sets off a chain of events that will leave you spellbound:
- Follow Detective Inspector Robert Lingwood as he delves into the gripping tale of scandal, arson, and betrayal.
- Discover the layers of mystery surrounding Mary Jane Bennett, known as 'Mrs Hood', and the shocking truths that emerge.
- Experience the drama and intrigue of one of the most anticipated trials of the early twentieth century.
- Join author Kim Donovan on a journey to uncover the evil duplicity lurking in Victorian England.
Prepare to be captivated by this atmospheric and absorbing true crime story – a perfect blend of historical intrigue and chilling mystery.
A must-read for fans of The Suspicions of Mr Whicher and The Five, this compelling narrative will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
'A gripping story of a cold-blooded murder... This is true crime at its best' Wendy Moore
'Drama so addictive it should be illegal' Sam Christer
A true Victorian murder mystery...
Great Yarmouth, September 1900: A young woman is found dead on the beach, a bootlace tied tightly around her neck. Despite her death attracting national attention in the press, nobody claims her. Detective Inspector Robert Lingwood of the Great Yarmouth police force declares he will not rest until the mystery of the young woman's death is solved. But it's only once the case has been referred to Scotland Yard that the layers of mystery start to peel away...
'Mrs Hood' was in fact Mary Jane Bennett, and this is her story.
Following clues and tracking red herrings leads the police to close in on their one and only suspect. With arson, fraud, an affair and a sensation-hungry press, the murder gripped the nation in one of the most eagerly anticipated trials of the early twentieth century. Author Kim Donovan finally tells her great-great-aunt's story and the truth of evil duplicity in Victorian England.
'As atmospheric and absorbing as any murder mystery... A combination of your favourite whodunnit and your favourite true crime podcast. A real triumph!' Books by Your Bedside blog
*A fascinating historical true crime case perfect for fans of The Suspicions of Mr Whicher and The Five*
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