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Torso

by Campbell, Marjorie Freeman

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Scarborough: A Signet Book from New American Library Times Mirror in association with Horwitz Publications Published by The New American Library of Canada Limited, 1976. Repaired; Moderate Creasing on Front, Rear Covers; Heavy Creasing on Spine; Front, Rear Covers, Spine Moderately Chipped; Spine Slightly Cocked; Edges Lightly Soiled; Moderate Yellowing Due to Age. SELLER'S NOTE TO INTERNATIONAL (NON CANADA OR USA) BUYERS: Additional shipping charges will be required and requested during the purchase process of this title. The Evelyn Dick Case. Canada's most lurid, sensational and suspenseful murder trial. With Shocking Photos! CONTENTS: Foreword 1. Torso on a mountainside 2. John dick 3. Background 4. Stories 5. And stories 6. Ashes and a beige suitcase 7. Murder charge 8. Murder trip 9. Preliminary hearing 10. Fall assizes, 1946 11. First trial 12. Twenty-sixth birthday 13. Voir dire 14. Guilty 15. Bohozuk and maclean 16. Court of appeal 17. Spring assizes, 1947 18. Not guilty 19. Baby peter David white maclean 20. The Christmas angel; Notes. SYNOPSIS: GAUDY SEX, GRUESOME VIOLENCE, INTRIGUING MYSTERY, SPINE-TINGLING SUSPENSE, SEETHING PASSIONS... The trial of Evelyn Dick for the murder of her husband had all of this and more. From the moment the headless, limbless, butchered torso of John Dick was discovered, the case promised incredible human revelations--and they were soon in coming, beginning with the extraordinary sexual proclivities of Evelyn Dick, and moving through a labyrinth of twisted human relationships and bizarre emotional lives. Now this stirring murder trial, with all its scandals, shocks, and still controversial findings, has been recreated--in a fascinating narrative no novelist would dare invent, and no fiction could surpass. - and - THE SUSPECT: Evelyn Dick, a beautiful young woman whose amazingly long list of sexual partners included many Canadian V.I.P.s, and whose marriage to her late husband was as mysterious as his murder. HER LAWYER: J. J. Robinette, a brilliant young attorney who would write a new chapter in legal history with his daring defense of his seemingly doomed client. THE WITNESSES: Bill Bohozuk, popular oarsman and man about town, who was the last of many other men to sleep with Evelyn before her marriage, and the first one afterward... Alexandra MacLean, who had covered over Evelyn's indiscretions all her life, but now was willing to send her daughter to her death... Donald MacLean, Evelyn's father, who loved his daughter almost as much as he did his collection of guns, and came roaring to her defense... and many others. THE DEAD MAN HIMSELF: John Dick, whose secret heart held the key that might never be discovered. Was Evelyn Dick guilty of murder as she was of so many other sins? Only you, the reader, can decide. Marjorie Freeman Campbell is a native of Hamilton who now lives in Toronto. She is the author of several books, including A Century of Crime. Torso began as one story intended for inclusion in a book of Canadian murders, but it soon took over and became a book in itself.. First Thus 1st Printing. Mass Market Paperback. Fair. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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Title
Torso
Author
Campbell, Marjorie Freeman
Format/Binding
Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Fair
Edition
First Thus 1st Printing
Publisher
A Signet Book from New American Library Times Mirror in association with Horwitz Publications Published by The New American Libr
Place of Publication
Scarborough
Date Published
1976
Keywords
True Crime,Justice Systems
Bookseller catalogs
True Crime - Justice Systems;
Size
12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall

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For a good portion of the 1990's, our family was interested in the idea of entering the used book business. We are all avid readers, book lovers, and book collectors who cannot pass a bookstore without popping in. Family trips to the library and our local used bookstore were a regularity while growing up. With each of us having interests in different genres (with a little overlapping here and there), we cover a lot of bases. The thought of having a store of our own was appealing, and the hunt was on - both for stock and a location.
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