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A Very English Scandal:Sex, Lies and a Murder Plot at the Heart of the Establishment by John Preston |
The tragicomedy of Jeremy Thorpe's trial for attempted murder, also featuring, among others, his gay henchman, a supportive MP, a male model and Rinka the dog. Add in a 'chicken-brained' hit man and an outstanding but drunken defence counsel and you have rich entertainment. The author had access to new material plus the freedom which the death of most of the principals allows. They took some of the story with them however. What remains almost defies belief.
(Tony Pratt - bwl 87 Winter 2018 ) |
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