Mystery on the Isles of Shoals, closing the case on the Smuttynose ax murders of 1873, J. Dennis Robinson
Type
Label
Mystery on the Isles of Shoals, closing the case on the Smuttynose ax murders of 1873, J. Dennis Robinson
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 383-391) and index
Illustrations
illustrationsmapsplates
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Mystery on the Isles of Shoals
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
867612985
Responsibility statement
J. Dennis Robinson
Sub title
closing the case on the Smuttynose ax murders of 1873
Summary
"For the first time, the full story of a crime that has haunted New England since 1873. The cold-blooded ax murder of two innocent Norwegian women at their island home off the coast of New Hampshire has gripped the region since 1873, beguiling tourists, inspiring artists, and fueling conspiracy theorists. The killer, a handsome Prussian fisherman down on his luck, was quickly captured, convicted in a widely publicized trial, and hanged in an unforgettable gallows spectacle. But he never confessed and, while in prison, gained a circle of admirers whose blind faith in his innocence still casts a shadow of doubt. A fictionalized bestselling novel and a Hollywood film have further clouded the truth. Finally a definitive 'whydunnit' account of the Smuttynose Island ax murders has arrived."--, Provided by publisher
Target audience
adult