An Evening with Hallie Rubenhold - Story of a Murder | Booka
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Join us for an evening with renowned social historian Hallie Rubenhold, the award winning and bestselling author of The Five, as she talks about her new book Story of a Murder. In 1910, the name Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen entered legend. The remains of his wife, the music hall performer, Belle Elmore were discovered in his London cellar, while he and his secretary Ethel Le Neve were found masquerading as father and son on a ship bound for Canada. Meanwhile, in New York, the Irish family of Charlotte Bell, Crippen’s first wife were investigating the mysterious circumstances of her death, nearly 20 years earlier. For over a century, Belle Elmore’s murder has been retold as a tale about a cold-blooded killer and the heroic men who brought him to justice, however the real story is one that hasn’t been heard. It is told by the ranks of women who dominated the case, not only the larger-than-life Belle, the rebellious and ambitious Ethel, and the courageous Charlotte, but an army of Edwardian actresses, circus performers, singers, horse trainers, landladies, secretaries, bookkeepers and medical professionals whose version of events has been drowned out by those of law enforcement and even by the murderer himself. Their perspectives paint a chilling picture of an Edwardian world, not so entirely distant from our own. Hallie Rubenhold's expertise lies in revealing stories of previously unknown women and episodes in history, Story of a Murder is a meticulously researched and fascinating reconstruction of the legendary Dr Crippen case. True crime fans, this is an event for you! Event Format: Author talk, followed by audience Q&A and book signing. Tickets: £10 (admits one, redeemable against signed copy of Story of a Murder) or £25.00 (admits one, includes signed copy of Story of a Murder) Please let us know if you have an accessibility/mobility requirements Refunds: It is our general policy not to refund event tickets unless an event has sold out. In the case of sold out events where we have a waiting list for tickets, we will attempt to sell on your tickets at face value, if notified 7 days prior to the event. If sold, you will receive a refund for the ticket value (excluding Eventbrite fees). Alternatively, you can request to transfer your tickets to another event, making up any difference in ticket price. Please contact us if you are unable to attend an event: hello@bookabookshop.co.uk for further advice. Please contact us if you are unable to attend an event: hello@bookabookshop.co.uk for further advice.
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