Trial of Mary Blandy by William Roughead

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Editor Roughead, William, 1870-1952
Title Trial of Mary Blandy
Note Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Trial of Mary Blandy" by William Roughead is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the infamous trial of Mary Blandy, a woman accused of poisoning her father, Francis Blandy, through the use of arsenic-laced love potions and other dubious means. Roughead delves into the complex narrative of accusations, societal expectations, and the darker elements of human relationships, particularly exploring the influence of Captain William Henry Cranstoun, her alleged lover, and accomplice. The opening of the work sets the stage for Mary's story, providing a detailed context of her upbringing and relationship with her father, who was a respectable attorney in Henley-upon-Thames. Following a series of ominous events, including the death of her mother and a tumultuous engagement with Cranstoun, the narrative contrasts the idyllic life Mary once lived with her tragic fall into suspicion and crime. The preface details Roughead's motivations for detailing the trial, emphasizing both the intricacies of the legal proceedings and the societal implications of Mary's actions, positioning her as a controversial figure within a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the quest for justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
Subject Blandy, Mary, 1720-1752 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Subject Trials (Murder) -- Great Britain
Subject Trials (Poisoning) -- Great Britain
Category Text
EBook-No. 12640
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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