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The Strange Affair of Madeleine Smith Douglas MacGowan

The Strange Affair of Madeleine Smith By Douglas MacGowan

The Strange Affair of Madeleine Smith by Douglas MacGowan


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Summary

Madeleine Smith, a young woman from a prominent Glasgow family, stood accused of the murder of her lover. The evidence against her seemed overwhelming. But after what was described as Scotland's trial of the century, she received the verdict of 'not proven' and walked free. This book gives a picture of the events surrounding this infamous case.

The Strange Affair of Madeleine Smith Summary

The Strange Affair of Madeleine Smith: Victorian Scotland's Trial of the Century by Douglas MacGowan

It was a case that rocked Victorian society. Madeleine Smith, a young woman from a prominent Glasgow family, stood accused of the murder of her lover. The evidence against her seemed overwhelming. But after what was described as Scotland's trial of the century, Madeleine received the verdict of 'not proven' and walked free from the courtroom.Emile L'Angelier was a working-class immigrant from the Channel Islands. He and Madeleine began an illicit affair, which, two years later, she tried to end to marry a wealthier man. When Emile threatened to show her father their passionate love letters, she desperately agreed to continue their covert correspondence and meetings. Six weeks later, on 23 March, 1857, Emile was dead from arsenic poisoning."The Madeleine Smith Affair" gives the most complete picture-to-date of the events surrounding this infamous case. Douglas MacGowan's vivid account reads by turns like a thriller, a love story and a courtroom drama. He quotes extensively from contemporary sources, notably the correspondence between Madeleine and Emile, whose explicit content so shocked Victorian sensibilities.
Ultimately he leaves it to the reader to judge Madeleine's guilt or innocence.

The Strange Affair of Madeleine Smith Reviews

'This book is well written and exhaustively researched...I found it quite refreshing in a world in which non-fiction authors are expected to 'slant' material in order to excite a jaded audience'

-- Khrysserx * Amazon.co.uk *

'An authoritative account...He tells an engrossing tale of romance and drama...'

* The District Messenger *

About Douglas MacGowan

Douglas MacGowan is a freelance writer. He has contributed articles to "Celtic Heritage," the "Scottish Journal" and the "Scotsman." He lives near San Francisco, where he works as a paralegal.

Additional information

GOR002308889
9781841831138
1841831131
The Strange Affair of Madeleine Smith: Victorian Scotland's Trial of the Century by Douglas MacGowan
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Mercat Press
2007-03-29
192
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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