The Dangerous Wife: A True Legal Thriller by M.J. Checketts Paperback Book
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The Dangerous Wife: A True Legal Thriller by M.J. Checketts Paperback Book. "Then she pleaded not case ignites the city. Newspapers circle. Society whispers. Is she a cold-blooded killer?. Now reconstructed in full from the original evidence. His writing blends crisp narrative pacing with the analytical precision of a seasoned lawyer, capturing both the emotional stakes and forensic detail that define high-profile trials. The Dangerous Wife by M.J. Checketts Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A society wife shoots her husband in 1899 Melbourne, igniting a sensational trial where courtroom rivalry, gender politics and hidden truths collide. A true legal thriller. Publisher Description She shot her husband on a crowded Melbourne heard her shout, "I did it!"Then she pleaded not case ignites the city. Newspapers circle. Society whispers. And inside the courtroom, two of Melbourne's fiercest legal minds go to war: a principled prosecutor chasing justice, and a flamboyant defence showman who plays to the the centre stands Kathleen Fraser: volatile, defiant, and impossible to ignore. Is she a cold-blooded killer? A woman dismissed as "hysterical" by her time? Or someone pushed beyond endurance in a world designed to silence her?The Dangerous Wife resurrects a true crime murder trial that once gripped Australia. Now reconstructed in full from the original evidence. Court transcripts, depositions, private letters, shorthand notes, and hundreds of newspaper reports bring the testimony, contradictions, and turning points to life with the pace of a legal you'll get as a reader: -A public shooting, a shocking confession, and a not-guilty plea that changes everything.-A courtroom battle where strategy, reputation, and performance can decide a verdict.-Evidence you can weigh for yourself, drawn from primary sources and contemporary reporting.A vivid look at how class, gender, and public opinion shaped justice in Australia. Gripping, unsettling, and meticulously sourced, this is true crime for readers who want the law in action and a legal showdown where the stakes are life and death."A gripping true crime story told with the insight of a forensic legal mind." -Roy Maloy, true crime historyM. J. Checketts is the author of The Dangerous Wife: A True Legal Thriller, a meticulously researched and compelling narrative that resurrects one of Australia's most sensational courtroom battles. Drawing on his deep legal experience as a former senior partner of a major Australian law firm, he brings unmatched insight into the human drama and procedural intricacies of real-world in England and based in Melbourne, Checketts spent his legal career advising on complex matters and now serves on several professional services boards. His writing blends crisp narrative pacing with the analytical precision of a seasoned lawyer, capturing both the emotional stakes and forensic detail that define high-profile trials. The Dangerous Wife is his first work of narrative non-fiction and reflects his commitment to telling true legal stories that engage, inform, and challenge readers. Details ISBN 1764358201 ISBN-13 9781764358200 Title The Dangerous Wife Author M.J. Checketts Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 276 Publisher Abington Park Media GEItemID:176010158; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
