The Invention of Murder

A Gruesome Journey Through Victorian England's Fascination with Murder "Superb... Flanders's convincing and smart synthesis of the evolution of an official police force, fictional detectives, and real-life cause célèbres will appeal to devotees of true crime and detective fiction alike." -Publishers Weekly, starred review In this meticulously researched and engrossing book, Judith Flanders explores murder in nineteenth century England, examining some of the most gripping cases that captivated th