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Britain has its fair share of unsolved murders. Crimes that have both fascinated and horrified in equal measure, with many as baffling today as they were when the stories first hit the headlines in the national press. Spanning 100 years between 1857-1957, this book re-examines thirteen of these murder cases and retells the stories that have endured and confounded both police and law courts alike. Each chapter provides an account of the circumstances surrounding the killing, of the people caught up in the subsequent investigation and the impact it had on some of their lives. It also explores the question of guilt and to whom it should, or should not, be attached. Each of these murders poses an undeniable truth; no-one was ever proven to have committed the killing despite, in some cases, accusing fingers being pointed, arrests being made and show trials taking place. Consequently, notoriety, deserved or otherwise, was often attached to both victim and accused. But was it ever merited? From the questionable court case surrounding Scotland’s now famous Madeleine Smith, and the failed police investigation into Bradford’s Jack the Ripper case of 1888, to the mysterious deaths of Caroline Luard and Florence Nightingale Shore at the start of the twentieth century, this book disturbs the dust, sifts the facts and poses the questions that mattered at the time of each murder. Did Harold Greenwood poison his wife in Kidwelly? Who was responsible for the Ripper-like killing of Emily Dimmock and Rose Harsent? Why did Evelyn Foster die on the moor near Otterburn in what became known as the Blazing car murder and who strangled Ann Noblett to death in 1957? These are just some of the cases examined and the stories behind them. Each and every one, no matter how appalling the crime, still deserving of justice.

My Review

Fascinating description of 13 true crimes. The author is very detailed in providing what clues there are available for each case. Some stories you may know while others will not be familiar to you.

I truly enjoyed learning about each case. If you are a true crime aficionado then this book is for you.

A very readable history of some of Britain’s most notorious unsolved crimes. An easy read, and fascinating.

These are tales of crimes that have gone unsolved for many years.
The detail of research that has gone in is evident in the writing and each tale is interesting. I liked the way the tales travelled in historical time and the more recent cases are at the end of the book.
Although no answers are given to crimes, suggestions are given that are, again well thought out and detailed.
A very interesting read.
Thanks you to the author, publisher and NetGalley in allowing me to read for an honest review.

I was left a little underwhelmed not by the writing but the cases chosen to be showcased within this book some of the issue is because the author is reaching back through time, the amount of detail is light and so my ability to play amateur detective was left redundant.

Title: Britain's Unsloved Murders

By : Kevin Turton

Genre: Nonfiction - true crime

Rating:4

Britain has its fair share of unsolved murders. Crimes that have both fascinated and horrified in equal measure, with many as baffling today as they were when the stories first hit the headlines in the national press. Spanning 100 years between 1857-1957, this book re-examines thirteen of these murder cases and retells the stories that have endured and confounded both police and law courts alike. Each chapter provides an account of the circumstances surrounding the killing, of the people caught up in the subsequent investigation and the impact it had on some of their lives. It also explores the question of guilt and to whom it should, or should not, be attached. Each of these murders poses an undeniable truth; no-one was ever proven to have committed the killing despite, in some cases, accusing fingers being pointed, arrests being made and show trials taking place. Consequently, notoriety, deserved or otherwise, was often attached to both victim and accused. But was it ever merited?


From the questionable court case surrounding Scotland's now famous Madeleine Smith, and the failed police investigation into Bradford's Jack the Ripper case of 1888, to the mysterious deaths of Caroline Luard and Florence Nightingale Shore at the start of the twentieth century, this book disturbs the dust, sifts the facts and poses the questions that mattered at the time of each murder. Did Harold Greenwood poison his wife in Kidwelly? Who was responsible for the Ripper-like killing of Emily Dimmock and Rose Harsent? Why did Evelyn Foster die on the moor near Otterburn in what became known as the Blazing car murder and who strangled Ann Noblett to death in 1957?


These are just some of the cases examined and the stories behind them. Each and every one, no matter how appalling the crime, still deserving of justice.


My thoughts

Would I recommend it ?yes but only to those who love to read true crime

Would I read more by this author?Perhaps

One of the things that made me I

pick it up was the title ,because I love reading anything especially nonfiction that has to deal with cold cases because these are cases that may never be solve.And sadly these well never be because they happened in the mid 1857 though 1957. This book talks about each case as well as gives the story behind it .As your read it you can definitely tell that the author has done his research on each case and brings them to life.With that said I want to thank Netgalley for letting me read and review it

A comprehensive and surprising study of 13 unsolved murders that occurred in Britain between 1857 and 1957. An interesting peek into the world of historic criminal investigations. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for the arc.

A fascinating read true crime lovers will race through this book.Going back in time reading above these crimes was an interesting exciting read.#netgalley #penn& sword,

I love true crime books. It fascinates me knowing what has happened in Britain! Was a great read 5*****

I love a good book about unsolved murders and this one having just been focused in one's in Britain was fascinating! Really good insight and information about each case

While the thirteen cases in this book only get one chapter each, it’s obvious in most cases that there really isn’t much more information than the author carefully summarizes for us, especially with the older cases. From 1857 to 1957, thirteen murder cases are presented, absolutely none of which I’d ever heard of before. In at least a couple of cases, there is an obvious suspect and motive, but in none of them were the prosecutors able to obtain a conviction. In several, the police were never even able to identify a viable suspect.

One of the things I found fascinating when reading this book was the progression of forensic science through the 100 years of murders. In one of the cases, a conviction couldn’t be brought because the victim could not be identified, something which seems ridiculous today with DNA identification readily available, but which was normal only a few decades ago. Handwriting analysis, blood typing, body decay and forensic bullet analysis are all used in investigating these crimes, in many cases pioneering the use of these technologies, but to no avail. In every case, the perpetrator literally got away with murder.

True crimes stories often focus on the psyche of the murderers, but the very nature of these particular crimes mean the focus is on the victims, and it makes for a refreshing change. I really enjoyed reading about these thirteen fascinating cases, all of which are likely to remain unsolved for all time. Five stars for an intriguingly different read and a spotlight beautifully shone at these thirteen cases of murder.

Princess Fuzzypants here: This is a fascinating collection of unsolved murders that will have you scratching your head. Some of the murders were brought to trial but the defendants were either exonerated or not proven guilty. The author has examined the evidence and comes to conclusions as to whether justice was or was not served by the acquittals.
Some of the murderers were never brought to trial. There was insufficient evidence in some and in others, the police bungled the investigation by focusing on the easy answer and never wavering. In all the cases, it must have been horribly frustrating tor those who loved the victims. Often times, it was their reputations that were most sullied. In others, despite an escape from the noose, the lives of those accused were ruined beyond repair. In all cases, it is a sad story with no resolution.
It is however interesting reading. It could be dipped into as each chapter stands alone or it could be read in one fell swoop as I did. Either way, it certainly provides insight into some of the darker corners of British history. Four purrs and two paws up.

I found this to be an interesting read and peak into the world of society and criminal investigations in previous generations. The cases were presented with lots of facts while being written in the manner of a short story. This made for an easy read. It was particularly sad to read of crimes that were somewhat obvious who the killer was, but without modern technology justice was never served. I recommend this for history and true crime buffs.

This is an intriguing look at some unsolved murders in Britain. There isn’t a huge abundance of information as there simply isn’t time but it’s certainly an interesting read!

A well researched and gripping book, perfect for true crime lovers.
I liked the style of writing and how the book was organized.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Thank you to both the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I didn't finish this book. I suppose I didn't think any of the cases were interesting? To be honest, it was a bit boring for me.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from cover to cover. Kevin Turton gives a wonderfully detailed account of each murder and makes you want to explore the murders further. The best part of this book is I have never heard of any of these murders, so the stories were fresh.

Britains Unsolved Murders by Kevin Turton was a well written and well researched book.

It investigated 13 murders from 1857-1957. The majority of them I had not heard of so this sparked my interest. The book was easy to read and kept my interest thoughout. A fascinating look at life before forensics. Made me wonder if they would be unsolved if done in modern Britain.

Thanks to Netgally and Pen and Sword for the ARC. My review is my own opinion.

This was a crime lovers dream. Fascinating cases , thought provoking and well written it was a thoroughly enjoyable read. It examined cases unknown to me , with all the details available. A well researched and thought out examination

This book is about 13 murders in Britain that went unsolved between the mid 1857 and 1957, each laid out in separate chapters. These murders were all ones I hadn’t already read about, so that was even more interesting to me. I dived right in and found them enjoyable reading, starting with Chapter 1. The Poisoning of Emile L’Angelier - The Madeline Smith mystery, 1857. Chapter 2. Bradford’s Jack the Ripper - The murder of John Gill 1888. Chapter 3. The Country House Shooting - The murder of Windsor Dudley Cecil Hambrough, 1893. Chapter 4. The Baby Killer- The murder of Rees Thomas Yells Brandish, 1897. Chapter 5. The Peasenhall Mystery - The murder of Rose Harsent; Chapter 6. The Camden Town Murder- The murder of Emily Dimmock. Chapter 7. The Summer House Shooting – The murder of Caroline Mary Luard 1908. Chapter 8. The Kidwelly Poisoning- The murder of Mabel Greenwood 1919. Chapter 9. The Railway Murder -The murder of Florence Nightingale Shore, 1920. Chapter 10. The Burning Car Mystery – The murder of Evelyn Foster, 1931. Chapter 11. A Case of Ballistics – The murder of Doctor Angelos Zemenides, 1933. Chapter 12. The Country Estate Murders – The murder of George and Lillian Peach, 1952. Chapter 13. The Freezer Murder – The murder of Anne Noblett, 1957.

This is a good read for true crime lovers who enjoy a mystery and like cold cases. Advance electronic review copy was provided by NetGalley, author Kevin Turton, and the publisher.