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Murder In Seal Chart

The Luard Family Tragedy

John Brookland

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English
Bitza Books
01 October 2025
The 1908 unsolved murder of Caroline Luard sent shockwaves rippling through the calm, ordered world of Edwardian England, shattering the illusion of safety in its idyllic countryside. In broad daylight, this esteemed woman was savagely struck down in cold blood - a crime as perplexing as it was horrifying, leaving behind a baffling void - no suspects, no witnesses, no motive, no weapon, and not a shred of forensic evidence to guide the authorities.

It was an act so audacious, so ghastly, that it seized the imagination of a nation with its sudden and puzzling nature. The incident destroyed the Luard family and had far-reaching implications, almost ruining the career of a chief constable, igniting a storm of judicial outrage, and spawning countless conspiracy theories alongside sensational media frenzy. Speculation ran rife, with ideas ranging from targeted revenge to crimes of opportunity.

Despite meticulous investigations and the involvement of experienced detectives of the Kent County Constabulary and Scotland Yard, the case posed insurmountable challenges, leaving them grasping at straws. This book offers a fresh perspective on the mystery, scandal, and intrigue involved in Edwardian England's most compelling and harrowing murder that refuses to be forgotten.
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Imprint:   Bitza Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Volume:   3
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 134mm, 
ISBN:   9781068645068
ISBN 10:   1068645067
Series:   The Edwardian Detective Edwin Fowle Series
Pages:   137
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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