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Set against the backdrop of 1922 London, the novel delves into the sensational murder of clerk Percy Thompson, who is fatally stabbed on his way home. The ensuing trial captivates the nation as his wife, Edith, and her lover, Frederick Bywaters, face dire consequences for their actions. With themes of passion, betrayal, and public intrigue, the story explores the complexities of love and justice, highlighting the societal reactions and the overwhelming petition for clemency that garnered over a million signatures.
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Fred & Edie, Jill Dawson
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Fred & Edie
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jill Dawson
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 292
- ISBN13
- 9780618197286
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 1922 London, the novel delves into the sensational murder of clerk Percy Thompson, who is fatally stabbed on his way home. The ensuing trial captivates the nation as his wife, Edith, and her lover, Frederick Bywaters, face dire consequences for their actions. With themes of passion, betrayal, and public intrigue, the story explores the complexities of love and justice, highlighting the societal reactions and the overwhelming petition for clemency that garnered over a million signatures.