Affaire Shortis recounts the infamous Shortis Affair, a sensational true crime that gripped late 19th-century France. Valentine Shortis, a central figure in the case, is examined alongside H.C. Saint-Pierre and Charles Avila Wilson. This meticulously researched account delves into the intricacies of the criminal investigation, legal proceedings, and societal impact of the case.
Offering a glimpse into the French legal system and the public's fascination with true crime at the time, Affaire Shortis remains a compelling and historically significant work for those interested in legal history, criminology, and French social history. This edition makes a valuable primary source accessible to a new generation of readers.
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