Pretty Jane and the Viper of Kidbrooke Lane

In this gripping investigation, author Paul Thomas Murphy delves into the first unsolved murder case of the Victorian era, centered on the brutal death of a young woman discovered in London on April 26, 1871. As police uncover her identity as Jane Maria Clouson, a maid pregnant with the child of a prominent family, the narrative unfolds with dramatic twists. Utilizing 21st-century forensic science and a wealth of primary sources, Murphy seeks to piece together the events surrounding her tragic demise and the hunt for her killer, exploring the complexities of a case that captivated a nation.