Sharps and Flats A Complete Revelation of the Secrets of Cheating at Games of Chance and Skill

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sharps and Flats A Complete Revelation of the Secrets of Cheating at Games of Chance and Skill

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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Alpha Editions
05 May 2026

True crime; Literature: history & criticism; Sexual abuse & harassment

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A chill settles over Edwardian England as a young solicitor, the son of an English vicar and a Parsee mother, finds himself at the centre of a real life mystery that would grip the nation. In the shadow of the Staffordshire moors, a string of brutal animal mutilations leads to a police investigation whose flaws and prejudices soon threaten to destroy an innocent man. The true crime case that unfolds is not merely a puzzle of evidence and deduction, but a stark portrait of legal injustice and the dangers of a criminal justice system swayed by bias rather than fact. With the meticulous eye of a master storyteller, the author dissects the tangled web of suspicion, error, and institutional failure that led to one of the most notorious wrongful convictions in British legal history. What sets this account apart is its blend of forensic detail and human drama, capturing the anguish of a family besieged by suspicion and the tenacity of those who refused to let a miscarriage of justice stand unchallenged. The narrative moves with quiet intensity through the labyrinthine corridors of power and prejudice, illuminating the fragile line between law and injustice. The involvement of a celebrated literary figure in the investigation adds a layer of intrigue, as the case becomes a touchstone for debates about fairness, evidence, and the responsibilities of those entrusted with the truth. The story's resonance endures, not only as a historical crime but as a cautionary tale about the perils of flawed police investigation and the enduring need for vigilance in the face of legal injustice. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Imprint: Alpha Editions
ISBN: 9789374593752
ISBN 10: 9374593750
Pages: 56
Publication Date: 05 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active