Written in the early years of the 20th century, CLASSIC CRIMES is a seminal true-crime book. Roughead's voice--sardonic in tone, ornate in syntax--guides the reader through 12 real-life tales of murder and mayhem, each imbued with a creepy, gaslit ambiance.
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Written in the early years of the 20th century, CLASSIC CRIMES is a seminal true-crime book. Roughead's voice--sardonic in tone, ornate in syntax--guides the reader through 12 real-life tales of murder and mayhem, each imbued with a creepy, gaslit ambiance.
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