A Very English Scandal

Book • 2016
This book chronicles the life of Jeremy Thorpe, a charismatic politician whose secret homosexual affairs and involvement in a murder plot led to a sensational trial in 1979.

The story explores themes of hypocrisy, deceit, and betrayal within the British Establishment during a time when homosexuality was newly decriminalized.

Preston's account is both gripping and well-researched, offering insights into the political machinations and societal attitudes of the era.

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as one of the author's previous works, adapted into a BBC TV series.
The Mystery of Robert Maxwell, with John Preston

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