Wakool Crossing: a modern-day investigation into the mysterious de

Dive into the haunting mystery of Wakool Crossing with this compelling modern-day investigation into the enigmatic disappearance of Hazel Hood. Published in 2012 by Scribe Publications, this trade paperback, featuring 160 pages of engrossing narrative, combines historical intrigue with a deeply personal journey. In November 1916, amidst the backdrop of World War I, Hazel Hood—the young daughter of a Riverina grazier—vanished after attending a local dance. Her sudden disappearance gripped the community, and when her body was discovered a week later, dressed in her party attire and marked by violence, the tragedy unraveled a web of whispers and speculation. Drawing on personal stories and historical accounts, author Mike Richards, guided by memories from his grandmother, Hazel's sister, critically examines the evidence surrounding this cold case and the theories of murder. Engage with the vivid storytelling that brings the characters and the era to life as Richards works to piece together the truth of a beloved figure from local history. Ideal for enthusiasts of true crime narratives, historical mysteries, and those passionate about Australian folklore. Bring home Wakool Crossing today, where history, mystery, and the quest for truth intertwine.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921844911
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2012
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 160


Description:
In November 1916, just a few years after federation and while Australia was at war in Europe, Hazel Hood, the beautiful 18-year-old daughter of a Riverina grazier, went to a local dance and never came home. Her mysterious disappearance caused a sensation in the district around the pioneer settlement of Wakool Crossing near the Victorian - New South Wales border. The mystery further intensified when, a week later, Hazel's body - still clothed in her white party dress - was recovered from the Wakool river with a mark of violence upon her head, and her silk scarf tied tightly around her neck. Her disappearance was reported in major daily newspapers as far afield as Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, but the mystery of what happened to her was never fully explained. As a child in the Mallee in the 1950s, Mike Richards was told the story of Hazel Hood's tragic disappearance by his grandmother, Hazel's elder sister, who firmly believed she had been murdered. Now, almost 100 years after her death, the author takes us with him as he seeks to unravel the mystery and reveal the truth about what happened to Hazel Hood - an unassuming, fun-loving, and caring girl, and a favourite in the district.

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