The Killing Of Justice Godfrey: An Investigation Into England's Most Remarkable Unsolved Murder

The Killing Of Justice Godfrey: An Investigation Into England's Most Remarkable Unsolved Murder

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Author: Stephen Knight
Binding: Hardback
Published: GRANADA, 1984

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Cut on half-title page.

This gripping historical true crime account, The Killing Of Justice Godfrey: An Investigation Into England's Most Remarkable Unsolved Murder, chronicles the mysterious death of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey in 1678, a pivotal event that ignited widespread panic and suspicion in Restoration England. Stephen Knight meticulously uncovers the political and religious tensions of the era, presenting a compelling narrative that reconstructs the circumstances surrounding the unsolved murder. The work illustrates the profound impact of the Popish Plot on public consciousness and details the various theories and accusations that arose in its wake. Readers will find a suspenseful and thoroughly researched examination of a case that continues to baffle historians, offering a vivid portrayal of a nation gripped by fear and intrigue.

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Description

Author: Stephen Knight
Binding: Hardback
Published: GRANADA, 1984

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Cut on half-title page.

This gripping historical true crime account, The Killing Of Justice Godfrey: An Investigation Into England's Most Remarkable Unsolved Murder, chronicles the mysterious death of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey in 1678, a pivotal event that ignited widespread panic and suspicion in Restoration England. Stephen Knight meticulously uncovers the political and religious tensions of the era, presenting a compelling narrative that reconstructs the circumstances surrounding the unsolved murder. The work illustrates the profound impact of the Popish Plot on public consciousness and details the various theories and accusations that arose in its wake. Readers will find a suspenseful and thoroughly researched examination of a case that continues to baffle historians, offering a vivid portrayal of a nation gripped by fear and intrigue.