Unlawful Killings

By Wendy Joseph,

Book cover of Unlawful Killings: Life, Love and Murder: Trials at the Old Bailey

Book description

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
WINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION 2023

'Lifts the lid on what it's like to dispense justice ... a gripping insight ... beautifully crafted ... grim tales lifted by humour and honesty.' The Times

Wendy Joseph's gripping account of the law at work…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Unlawful Killings as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Although the trials in this book may be fictional, they are based on true cases from the author’s decades of experience as a high court judge.

I could not help but be immersed in the drama of these murder trials and the gory details one tends to shy away from. Indeed, these stories were so gripping I found each case flew by!

Along the way, I learned a lot about English law, the courts, and the humanity of those embroiled in the criminal justice system.  

From Blessin's list on bloody true crime.

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