The Maul and the Pear Tree: The Ratcliffe Highway Murders, 1811 by P.D. James

The Maul and the Pear Tree: The Ratcliffe Highway Murders, 1811

P.D. James with T.A. Critchley

372 pages paperback 1971

12 editions

nonfiction crime true crime dark informative medium-paced
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During a dark night in December 1811, in London's East End, a tradesman, his young wife, sleeping baby, and a shop boy were battered to death in their home. Days later, a pub owner, his wife, and a servant were similarly killed. No motive was foun...

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