Crimes of Passion: An Unblinking Look At Murderous Love Tapa blanda - 2001

Toronto: Key Porter Books. New. 2001. First Edition Thus. Paperback. 1552633772 . 239 pages. With plates. ; Paperback; Octavo (standard book size); For the second time, celebrated crime-fiction writer Howard Engel turns his hand to non-fiction. This time he leads us on a riveting and spectacular journey through the murky passages of criminal law to the places where love and murder intersect. Setting out in the nineteenth century, Engel travels from France and England to Canada and the United States, with engaging detours along the way. As he discovers, le crime passionnel, a concept originating in France, has a special place in many legal codes around the world. Someone who has suddenly or unexpectedly been betrayed by a loved and trusted partner, even in an illicit relationship, is rarely treated as a common murder. In Crimes of Passion, Engel explores more than twenty-five classic, infamous and still unresolved cases. With the elegant flair and penetrating insight of a novelist, he… Leer más

Key Porter Books, 2002-01-01. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 8x6x0. Signed. We're happy to combine shipping to save you some money. We're also always buying collectible book collections. Contact us for details. We're happy to provide pictures of any and all books for you, please just ask! SIGNED Canadian SOFT COVERED first edition, first printing. Signed on the title page by author. Contains number line 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. Covers are in Near Fine condition. Slight wear to front cover at bottom. Covers are clean and bright. Edges are sharp. No tears or creases. The book itself is in Near Fine condition. The binding is straight and tight. NO remainder mark. Previous owners name on half title page.

Key Porter, 2001. VG to VG-/na. Softcover. Some rubbing & edgewear; small corner creases; small spot on bottom edge/corner; text overall clean & tight. 239 pages Keywords: 1552633772

Key Porter Books, 2002. Paperback. As New. 6 x 9. This is an unused book with minor shelf wear. Explores twenty-five cases in detail to examine the strange world of passion and murder. Illustrated with photographs.

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Key Porter Books. Near Fine. 2002. Softcover. 1552633772 . Stiff unmarked book in lightly rubbed covers. ; 8.90 X 6 X 0.80 inches; 239 pages .

Key Porter Books, 2001-01-01. Paperback. Good.

Toronto: Key Porter Books, 2001 Book. New. Soft cover. 1st.Can Ed... "In Crimes Of Passion, Howard Engel examines crimes of passion and criminal law throughout history, considering the origins of the concept of a crime based on passion, and exploring over twenty classic, infamous and still unresolved cases. From media reactions to social and legal issues raised by these crimes, Crimes Of Passion makes for an intriguing coverage."239p. illus bibliography.index..

Key Porter Books, January 2002. Trade Paperback. Used.