Blackmail, Sex and Lies by Kathryn Mcmaster
Blackmail, Sex and Lies is a story of deception, scandal, and fractured traditional Victorian social values. It is the tale of Madeleine Hamilton Smith, a naive, young woman caught up in a whirlwind romance with an older man, Pierre Emile L'Angelier. However, both lovers have personality flaws that result in poor choices, ultimately leading to a tragic end. For 160 years, people have believed Madeleine Smith was guilty of murder. But was she? Could she have been innocent after all? This Victorian murder mystery, based on a true story, takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, 1857. It explores the disastrous romance between the vivacious socialite and her working class lover. After a two-year torrid and forbidden relationship with L'Angelier, continuing against her parents' wishes, the situation changes dramatically when William Minnoch enters the scene. Minnoch is handsome, rich, and of her social class. Everything L'Angelier is not. Insane jealous rages and threats of blackmail are suddenly silenced by an untimely death. Written in British English, in the creative nonfiction style, this Scottish Noir will be enjoyed by those who enjoy Victorian murder mysteries, unsolved crimes, or fictionalised accounts of true crime. See the author's bestselling debut novel, Who Killed Little Johnny Gill? - another Victorian whodunit based on a real crime.
Kathryn McMaster writes Victorian murder mysteries based on true crimes. She fictionalises these accounts balancing fact with imagination. She is the author of two books. Her first book, Who Killed Little Johnny Gill? was a best seller. She is a wife, mother, farmer and entrepreneur, being the co-founder and owner of the online company for free and discounted books - One Stop Fiction.
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| ISBN 13 | 9788894122855 |
| ISBN 10 | 8894122859 |
| Title | Blackmail, Sex and Lies |
| Author | Kathryn Mcmaster |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Drama Llama Press |
| Year published | 2017-09-14 |
| Number of pages | 200 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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