Death at the Priory

Love, Sex and Murder in Victorian England

By: James Ruddick

Narrated by: Alistair Petrie

It took three tortured days in 1876 for Charles Bravo to die from the poison that burned its way through his body. The subsequent investigation revealed many people with a grudge against the young barrister. The dramatic inquest was covered in sensational detail by the press, but no one was convicted of his murder. Over a century later, James Ruddick draws on new evidence to solve one of the most famous murders in criminal history.©2009 James Ruddick (P)2009 Oakhill Publishing Ltd

Very Engaging!!!

Well researched, intriguing mystery! Though it was a sad story and I felt really bad for all involved, it was very interesting and really well laid out. The author gave thorough but not tedious histories of the key people involved. I really felt for all of them as in the end, they were all victims. I do agree with the author’s conclusions but appreciated how he laid out evidence for and against. The narrator was phenomenal. Highly recommend for anyone interested in this genre.

Good fun

Death, adultry and the sex lives of the victorians - wicked fun.

Fantastic true story read by fantastic narrator

I just loved this book. As with The Suspicions of Mr Whicher, this true story (of the murder of a husband by his wife,) is set in late Victorian England. Although both books are very good reads, this is the better of the two. It's more succinct and to the point. The story is riveting and holds your attention. You feel you are right there with the principal players, especially Florence Bravo. It provides great insight into the social hierarchy, expectations surrounding marriage and the role and rights of women at the time. I have selected this book as the one for my next Bookclub, and it is one which women, in particular, will find most interesting.

Death at the Priory - 04/28/09

This was a wonderful non-fiction murder mystery. Great book to take along when you are going on a long walk.

One missing theory

This is a good theory, the most obvious one and could possibly be true. We will never know. There is one theory not mentioned that is more likely the truth but I don’t see it mentioned anywhere.