Sherlock Holmes and the Hilldrop Crescent Mystery

The book delves into the controversial case of Dr. Crippen, who was convicted for the murder of his wife, Belle Elmore, in 1910. Despite the discovery of incomplete remains, some argue he was wrongly accused. The narrative follows Crippen's flight to Canada with his lover, Ethel Le Neve, and their arrest by Scotland Yard's Walter Dew, who utilized a groundbreaking communication method to capture them. The sensational trial that ensued at the Old Bailey captivated the public and remains a significant event in criminal history.