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A Scandal in Bohemia
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Discover the haunting tale of 'A Scandal in Bohemia' by Gideon Haigh, an evocative exploration of true crime that unravels the tragic life of Mollie Dean. This gripping narrative not only delves into the brutal murder that shocked Melbourne in 1930 but also paints a vivid portrait of a woman striving for artistic recognition in a world that marginalized her. As an aspiring poet and novelist at just twenty-five, Mollie's story weaves through the city’s bohemian circles, capturing the cultural essence of her time. This trade paperback edition, published by Penguin Australia in 2018 and spanning 320 pages, presents an essential read for true crime enthusiasts and those interested in Australian literature and history. Haigh meticulously pieces together Mollie's narrative through powerful associations, revealing her complex identity as a vibrant yet forgotten figure. This compelling crime biography transcends the genre, serving as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by innovative women in society. Join readers who experience a potent blend of artistry and mystery as Mollie Dean’s legacy is resurrected and celebrated in 'A Scandal in Bohemia'. Remember, this edition comes with FREE shipping, ensuring you can enjoy this remarkable book without the added worry of shipping costs, though combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143789574
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 320
Description:
As enigmatic in life as in death, Mollie Dean was a woman determined to transcend. Creatively ambitious and sexually precocious, at twenty-five she was a poet, aspiring novelist and muse on the peripheries of Melbourne's bohemian salons - until one night in 1930 she was brutally slain by an unknown killer in a laneway while walking home.
Her family was implicated. Those in her circle, including her acclaimed artist lover Colin Colahan, were shamed. Her memory was anxiously suppressed. Yet the mystery of her death rendered more mysterious her life and Mollie's story lingered, incorporated into memoir, literature, television, theatre and song, most notably in George Johnston's classic My Brother Jack.
In A Scandal in Bohemia, Gideon Haigh explodes the true crime genre with a murder story about life as well as death. Armed with only a single photograph and echoes of Mollie's voice, he has reassembled the precarious life of a talented woman without a room of her own - a true outsider, excluded by the very world that celebrated her in its art. In this work of restorative justice, Mollie Dean emerges as a tenacious, charismatic, independent woman for whom society had no place, and whom everybody tried to forget - but nobody could.
'Haigh's narrative takes shape through powerful "layers of association" ... as much a portrait of Mollie's life and death as it is a portrayal of the city and the society in which she lived.' Australian Book Review
'In this latest addition to his true crime oeuvre, Melbourne journalist and polymath Gideon Haigh attempts to uncover Dean's life as well as her death... the book is a fascinating exploration.' The Saturday Paper
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143789574
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 320
Description:
As enigmatic in life as in death, Mollie Dean was a woman determined to transcend. Creatively ambitious and sexually precocious, at twenty-five she was a poet, aspiring novelist and muse on the peripheries of Melbourne's bohemian salons - until one night in 1930 she was brutally slain by an unknown killer in a laneway while walking home.
Her family was implicated. Those in her circle, including her acclaimed artist lover Colin Colahan, were shamed. Her memory was anxiously suppressed. Yet the mystery of her death rendered more mysterious her life and Mollie's story lingered, incorporated into memoir, literature, television, theatre and song, most notably in George Johnston's classic My Brother Jack.
In A Scandal in Bohemia, Gideon Haigh explodes the true crime genre with a murder story about life as well as death. Armed with only a single photograph and echoes of Mollie's voice, he has reassembled the precarious life of a talented woman without a room of her own - a true outsider, excluded by the very world that celebrated her in its art. In this work of restorative justice, Mollie Dean emerges as a tenacious, charismatic, independent woman for whom society had no place, and whom everybody tried to forget - but nobody could.
'Haigh's narrative takes shape through powerful "layers of association" ... as much a portrait of Mollie's life and death as it is a portrayal of the city and the society in which she lived.' Australian Book Review
'In this latest addition to his true crime oeuvre, Melbourne journalist and polymath Gideon Haigh attempts to uncover Dean's life as well as her death... the book is a fascinating exploration.' The Saturday Paper
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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