In this gripping account of a notorious 19th century murder trial, readers are taken through the events leading up to the murder of Maria Marten, the trial of her killer, William Corder, and the aftermath of the trial in which Corder's personal life was exposed to the public. In addition to the trial account, readers will find Corder's letters in reply to matrimonial advertisements, which offer a glimpse into the mind of a disturbed individual. This book is a must-read for true crime aficionados.
