William Roughead - Malice Domestic - 1928-1928

1928. 8vo, pp309, author inscribed 1st edition. Excellent collectible condition.
"...The term "Malice Domestic" was used by Roughead to describe crimes that occur within a domestic setting, typically involving family members, close acquaintances, or individuals within the same household. These cases often feature intricate interpersonal dynamics and psychological complexities. Roughead's writings on such cases often delve into the motives, relationships, and legal proceedings surrounding these crimes..."

The dedication is a warm, personal inscription from true crime writer William Roughead to the American mystery author Lillian De la Torre, praising their shared interest in "criminous tastes." Roughead fondly highlights this specific copy of Malice Domestic as his personal favorite among his own "naughty essays."

Considered father of modern true crime literature. Dorothy Sayers called William Roughead "the best showman who ever stood before the door of the chamber of horrors." His true crime stories, written in early 1900s, are among the glories of the genre. Displaying a meticulous command of evidence and unerring dramatic flair, Roughead brings to life some of the most notorious crimes and extraordinary trials of 18th and 19th century England and Scotland.

Square, clean & tight. Boards bright, edges lightly rubbed & corners lightly bumped. Overall, very good.

Considered the father of modern true crime literature. Dorothy Sayers called William Roughead "the best showman who ever stood before the door of the chamber of horrors," and his true crime stories, written in the early 1900s, are among the glories of the genre. Displaying a meticulous command of evidence and unerring dramatic flair, Roughead brings to life some of the most notorious crimes and extraordinary trials of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century England and Scotland.
Square, clean & tight. Boards bright, edges lightly rubbed & corners lightly bumped. Overall, very good.