The first time that detailed medical evidence had been presented in a court of law on a charge of murder by poisoning, and the first time that any court had accepted toxicological evidence in an arsenic poisoning case.
Summer Strevens Book order
Summer Strevens expertly weaves her lifelong passion for historical research into her fiction. Her literary style is characterized by meticulous storytelling and immersive details that transport readers to the past. Strevens excels at bringing historical events and figures to life through her distinctive prose. Her works are prized for their authenticity and ability to captivate both history buffs and fiction enthusiasts.
- 2018
- 2017
The first comprehensive re-telling of Mary Bateman's life and death since the sensationalised publication chronicling her criminal career appeared in print in 1811.
- 2017
The first comprehensive re-telling of Mary Channing's life and death since the sensationalised publication chronicling her criminality and dramatic demise appeared in print in 1706.
- 2015
Exploring the origins, history and culture behind over two hundred 'curiosities' from across the region, some of which have not been revealed in print before.
- 2014
The Birth of The Chocolate City
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Find out how fashionable eighteenth-century York became the capital of chocolate.
- 2013
York
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Delve into the darker aspects of York's history through a collection of true-life crimes, showcasing a range of offenses including murders, poisonings, and highway robberies. This compilation not only recounts the criminal acts but also explores the severe punishments faced by the offenders. Featuring previously unpublished cases and a diverse array of historical sources, it offers a captivating glimpse into the city's criminal underworld, appealing to true crime enthusiasts and history buffs alike.