An amazing true crime story that kept me guessing. I love this time period and the author captured it well.

As a fan of true crime books, I am always on the lookout for an intriguing one. When I read the blurb stating that this was the case Conan Doyle couldn't solve - I was hooked.
I found this book dragged at times, but overall, it was good. I do think the author could have tightened up the timelines. The English setting added greatly to the atmosphere of the book, and I liked the book overall.

This book is incredibly dry! It goes on and on about the explosive housing market in 19th Century London The crime is secondary to all of the other Social issues facing London. I did not care for the book, and I would not recommend it if you are looking for a really good an excellent read.
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Carolintallahassee

THE MILE END MURDER was the ultimate cold case, until now, when author Sinclair McKay reveals who actually committed the sensational murder in 1860 of a 70-year-old widow. Not even Conan Doyle could solve the case, rife with a host of suspects and shocking revelations, which ended in one of the final public executions at Newgate. Highly recommended for fans of true crime, Conan Doyle and the allure of solving cold cases. 5/5

Thanks to the author, Quarto Publishing Group - Aurum Press, and NetGalley for the ARC, in exchange for my true review.

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This is a fascinating case for lovers of true crime and Victorian London. McKay does an excellent job of painting a backdrop of a sinister, crime ridden city. I especially loved the ending, with the description of the raucous crowds at the gallows. What a time to be alive!

The way this book was written was very clever, in that the mystery was "solved" quite quickly, and a man put to death over the crime. However, as we all know, juries 150 years ago would hang you for much less than suspected murder. This case is no exception. McKay does a great job at pointing out the flaws of the case. I appreciated that he drew his own conclusions based on the evidence, and that he shared his hypotheses with us readers. I admit, his theory on the his own accused murderer was pretty far fetched to me, but he did make some great points that I do agree with, even if I don't agree with his suspect being the perp.

True crime from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s day. Although somewhat dry and repetitive, this was a well-researched examination of a probable miscarriage of justice. The “police procedural” aspect was fascinating.....we’ve come a long way!

A riveting take on historical true crime, The Mile End Murder harkens to the time and atmosphere of an industrialized London back in the day when Conan Doyle was at his prime and when Sherlock Holmes was, as yet, to be revived once more.

Even if this the account of a true crime this book can be read like a murder.
The title can be misleading as there's just a tenuous link to Conan Doyle but it's well researched and gives a complete picture of who the victim was and how lived and of the general historical environment.
A fascinating read that I recommend.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC

Looks lovely but the format is sadly incompatible with my device so I cannot provide proper feedback. My apologies. I will be certain to check it out once it’s published. Thanks for the opportunity!