Verdict of Twelve - (British Library Crime Classics) by Raymond Postgate (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"A woman is on trial for her life, accused of murder. The twelve members of the jury each carry their own secret burden of guilt and prejudice which could affect the outcome. In this extraordinary crime novel, we follow the trial through the eyes of the jurors as they hear the evidence and try to reach a unanimous verdict. Will they find the defendant guilty, or not guilty? And will the jurors' decision be the correct one? Since its first publication in 1940, Verdict of Twelve has been widely hailed as a classic of British crime writing. This edition offers a new generation of readers the chance to find out why so many leading commentators have admired the novel for so long."--Amazon.com.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A woman is on trial for her life, accused of murder. The twelve members of the jury each carry their own secret burden of guilt and prejudice which could affect the outcome.</p> <p>In this extraordinary crime novel, we follow the trial through the eyes of the jurors as they hear the evidence and try to reach a unanimous verdict. Will they find the defendant guilty, or not guilty? And will the jurors' decision be the correct one?</p> <p>Since its first publication in 1940, <i>Verdict of Twelve</i> has been widely hailed as a classic of British crime writing. This edition offers a new generation of readers the chance to find out why so many leading commentators have admired the novel for so long.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>Verdict of Twelve</i> is certainly a must for scholars interested in the history of the crime genre, but for others it will prove to be a fascinating read. Highly recommended!--John Teel "<b><i>Popular Culture Association</i></b>"<br><br>It is a powerful book, very highly regarded by many critics - with considerable justification. Once again, mystery historian Martin Edwards provides a thoughtful introduction.-- "<b><i>Classic Mysteries</i></b>"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><strong>RAYMOND POSTGATE</strong> (1896-1971) was a socialist journalist and historian, and founder of the Good Food Guide. He also wrote highly regarded detective novels; <em>Somebody at the Door</em> and <em>Verdict of Twelve</em>.</p>
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