In Muffled Night
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Book • 1933
Dorothy Erskine Muir's 'In Muffled Night' masterfully blends fact and fiction, drawing inspiration from the unsolved Sandiford murder case of 1862.
The novel transplants the setting and characters, yet retains the core elements of the real-life crime.
Muir's narrative explores themes of class, justice, and the limitations of true crime narratives.
The fictional resolution provides a satisfying conclusion absent from the original case, prompting reflection on the nature of truth and justice.
The book's clever plotting and atmospheric descriptions make it a compelling read.
The novel transplants the setting and characters, yet retains the core elements of the real-life crime.
Muir's narrative explores themes of class, justice, and the limitations of true crime narratives.
The fictional resolution provides a satisfying conclusion absent from the original case, prompting reflection on the nature of truth and justice.
The book's clever plotting and atmospheric descriptions make it a compelling read.
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