Description: The Accomplice Frederick Trevor Hill Published by Harper & Brothers, May, 1905 No jacket; somewhat worn at corners & edges; small amount of tearing at back binding (next to flyleaf) but otherwise sturdy binding; somewhat cocked. GOOD. About the book: This book contains the story of the Emory murder case, thus making it a valuable reference work for all courtroom drama buffs. It portrays in a vivid manner the workings of a 1892 courtroom and shows at a glance that the courtrooms of yesteryear resemble the courtrooms of today. This case will remain always in the minds of the people of this small town, as one of the greatest criminal trials of this century. "Early in the morning of November 3, 1892, one Gregory Shaw, a well known resident of the village of Pollicet, was found dead in the private study of his dwelling. The body was discovered by a servant named Field, who detected the odor of gas escaping from her employer's study, and, finding the door locked, summoned other members of the household to her assistance and forced an entrance to the room. Mr. Shaw was found lying face downward on the floor near his desk, and as all the gas jets were turned on and a deadly atmosphere filled the room, there was little question at the moment as to the cause of his demise. A hasty examination of the premises disclosed a heavy rug stuffed up the fireplace chimney, wet blotting paper in the key hole, and damp newspapers in the crevices of every door and window. In fact, there were all the indications of a deliberately planned suicide, and the Coroner, convinced that Mr. Shaw had taken his own life, and gave permission for the removal of the body without holding an autopsy. Had it not been for the presence of Dr. Walter MacLean, a friend and neighbor of the deceased, it is highly probable that no investigation would ever have been held, and the most singular crime which has ever come under my official notice would thus have escaped detection. Couldn’t locate any modern reviews of this title, so I went back in my time machine (i.e., Google) and found these two old ones: From BOOK NEWS (August, 1905): Mr. Hill’s new novel The Accomplice is an excellent study of Court proceedings in a murder trial.... “This lawyer can write fiction.” From a May, 1905 NYTimes review of the book: A dramatic murder trial with a perplexing maze of testimony and a most unusual part played by the Foreman of the jury, is the theme of Mr. Hill's new novel. If he had not felt it needful to complicate the narrative with a love story, it would have gained in both unity and interest -- one likes his courtroom fiction without the frou-frou of coquettish skirts. {Me: Personally I don’t mind some coquettish skirts in a murder mystery, courtroom or otherwise — or elsewhere, for that matter!} Want to look at my other offerings, mostly weird/fantastic/SF books/magazines/fanzines? CLICK HERE(and if you like what you see there, why not bookmark it for future visits!) SAVE ON SHIPPING! --- ORDER MORE THAN ONE ITEM FROM ME AT THE SAME TIME! For all "buy it now" items, please use ADD TO CART if you plan to order more than one item at the same time.
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Features: no jacket
Format: Hardcover
Subject: Mystery, Thriller
Topic: Emory murder case
Vintage: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Ex Libris: No
Year: 1905
Language: English
Publication Year: 1905
Book Title: The Accomplice
Intended Audience: Adults
Author: Frederick Trevor Hill
Narrative Type: Fiction
Title/Series: The Accomplice
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Inscribed: No
Signed: No
Genre: murder
Personalized: No
Type: novel