Exhumation of a murder by Robin Odell


Exhumation of a murder
Title : Exhumation of a murder
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ISBN : 0906071100
ISBN-10 : 9780906071106
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 250
Publication : First published January 1, 1988

Exhumation of A Murder is a comprehensive study of the case of Major Armstrong, the celebrated Hay Poisoner, one of the most notorious murderers of the twentieth century and the only solicitor ever to hang. It is one of those classic old-fashioned English murders, which hail from the heyday of the courtroom drama when, with the hangman lurking in the pine-and-panel wings and the black cap an object of horryfyingly alarming currency rather than mere symbolism, the loser in 'the black dock's dreadful pen lost all'. And the Armstrong case was unquestionably one of the best; right up there in the grand tradition of Dr Palmer of Rugeley, Neill Cream, Mrs Maybrick, Dr Crippen, Seddon and George Joseph Smith. Contains a wealth of original photographs and documentation.

Exhumation of a murder Reviews

  • Mary Claire

    I can't help but just love this case. There really is nothing like a English murder. Armstrong is one of the most interesting characters,at least in my mind, to be condemned for the murder of his wife. Very much the gentleman, but browbeaten by his formidible wife he resorts to poison. A wonderful telling of the story, including photos (yeah!) and all the little things that help you to understand the times and people involved. Well written and infinitely interesting.

  • Trevor

    An interesting story I've never heard before.

    The tale is set in Hay-on-Wye, a place I've visited many times over the years as it's famous for its bookshops. Having stayed at Cusop where the murder took place a few times I now know that I've walked past the house where Armstrong murdered his wife.

  • Ellen

    Fascinating stuff. Looking forward to the new book out about this case.

  • Heidi

    Excellent basis for the BBC movie, "Dandelion Dead."