The Murders of Annie Hearn : The Poisonings That Inspired Agatha Christie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Oates, Jonathan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Poisoning.

Murder--Investigation.

Murder.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (336 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.

Summary:

Jonathan Oates' book 'The Murders of Annie Hearn' explores a series of poisonings in 1930s Britain that inspired Agatha Christie's detective novels. The narrative reconstructs the mysterious case involving the murder of Mrs. Alice Maud Thomas and others, centering on the chief suspect, Mrs. Annie Hearn. The book delves into the investigation, the trial, and the surprising verdict, raising questions about the potential existence of an unknown serial killer. It draws from detailed newspaper reports, legal documents, and genealogical sources to provide a comprehensive account of the events and their historical context. The book is intended for readers interested in true crime, legal history, and the connections between true events and fictional narratives. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Book Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1 An unexpected death

Chapter 2 The characters in the story

Chapter 3 The investigation begins

Chapter 4 The inquest

Chapter 5 Earlier deaths

Plates

Chapter 6 The discovery of Mrs Hearn

Chapter 7 The magistrates' court hearings

Chapter 8 Case for the prosecution

Chapter 9 Case for the defence, summing up and verdict

Chapter 10 Aftermath

Appendix: Agatha Christie and Annie Hearn

Bibliography

Notes

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781399056601

1399056603

9781399056588

1399056581

OCLC:

1435753192