The Maul And The Pear Tree

Book Details

• Publisher: Sphere Book Limited

• Author: P.D. James

• Language: English

• Published Year: 1987

• Pages: 228

• Binding: Paper Back

• Book Condition: Used – Good

• Condition Note: Book is in good condition but pages are yellowish white

• Dimensions: 19 x 13 cm

• Availability: In Stock

About the Book

This gripping historical true-crime account by renowned author P.D. James, in collaboration with T.A. Critchley, explores one of Britain’s most shocking and mysterious murder cases—the Ratcliffe Highway murders of 1811. Through careful investigation, historical records, and compelling storytelling, the authors reconstruct the brutal events that terrorized London and baffled authorities.

The book not only examines the crimes themselves but also provides insight into early policing methods, forensic limitations, and the social conditions of early 19th-century London. With meticulous research and narrative clarity, this work offers readers both a fascinating crime story and an important historical study.

Ideal for readers interested in true crime, British history, and criminal investigation, this edition remains a valuable and engaging addition to any collection. Despite minor signs of age such as slightly yellowed pages, the book remains in good readable condition.