The Bellamy trial by Frances Noyes Hart
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"The Bellamy Trial" by Frances Noyes Hart is a novel written in the late 1920s. The narrative centers on a high-profile murder trial, specifically the case against Susan Ives and Stephen Bellamy for the murder of Madeleine Bellamy. Through the lens of the courtroom drama, the story delves into themes of jealousy, betrayal, and societal scrutiny. At the start of the book, the scene is set in a bustling courtroom where a
red-headed girl, a novice reporter for the Philadelphia "Planet", is excitedly taking in the atmosphere and preparing to cover the sensational trial. She encounters a seasoned reporter who shares his cynical insights about the nature of the press and the trials, hinting at the darker elements of human nature surrounding the case. As the trial begins, the prosecution outlines the grim details of the murder, creating a vivid picture of the events that led to the tragic death of Madeleine Bellamy. This exposition immediately establishes the tension and intrigue that will unfold in the courtroom throughout the proceedings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hart, Frances Noyes, 1890-1943 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 28000183 |
| Title | The Bellamy trial |
| Original Publication | United States: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1927. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bellamy_Trial_(novel) |
| Credits | Brian Raiter |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Adultery -- Fiction |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Subject | Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction |
| Subject | Long Island (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Legal stories |
| Subject | Trials (Murder) -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction |
| Subject | Spouses -- Crimes against -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75325 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 393 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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