A Very English Scandal: Sex, Lies, and a Murder Plot at the

A Very English Scandal: Sex, Lies, and a Murder Plot at the Heart of the Establishment

A thrilling true crime account of the scandalous private life of Jeremy Thorpe, the British MP whose covert homosexual affair led to blackmail, cover ups, a hired hitman, and ended with theÂ â€œTrial of the Century."
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As a Member of Parliament and Leader of the Liberal Party in the 1960s and 70s, Jeremy Thorpe's bad behavior snuck under the radar for years. Police and politicians alike colluded to protect one of their own. In 1970, Thorpe was the most popular and charismatic politician in the country, poised to hold the balance of power in a coalition government.
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But Jeremy Thorpe was a man with a secret. His homosexual affairs and harassment of past partners, along with his propensity for lying and embezzlement, only escalated as he evaded punishment. Until a dark night on the moor with an ex-lover, a dog, and a hired gun led to consequences that even his charm and power couldn't help him escape.
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Dubbed the "Trial of the Century," Thorpe's climactic case at the Old Bailey in London was the first time that a leading British politician had stood trial on a murder charge, and the first time that a murder plot had been hatched in the House of Commons. And it was the first time that a prominent public figure had been exposed as a philandering gay man, in an era when homosexuality had only just become legal.
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With the pace and drama of a thriller, A VERY ENGLISH SCANDAL is an extraordinary story of hypocrisy, deceit, and betrayal at the heart of the British Establishment.
Country USA
Brand Other Press
Manufacturer Other Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 1590518144
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2016-10-11
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781590518144

Country	USA
Brand	Other Press
Manufacturer	Other Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	1590518144
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2016-10-11
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781590518144

A Very English Scandal: Sex, Lies, and a Murder Plot at the Heart of the Establishment