Lady Bette and the Murder of Mr Thynn
A Scandalous Story of Marriage and Betrayal in Restoration England

This is a well paced and meticulously researched book. It’s not so much True Crime as a snapshot of London life during the 17th century, and it doesn’t sound much fun for anyone. A really good read.......more

Murder mysteries should be full of intriguing and unsettling detail - murky worlds illuminated, characters probed for motives. This book does all this and also unveils the 17th century in an extraordinary way. Meticulous research shows us a 'lying in' chamber "carefully prepared with an abundance of......more

I loved this book - it's a cracking good read, full of the most extraordinary characters and of intrigue and drama, but more than that it's a wonderful way into the world of the late 17th century and its society from the lowest levels to the highest. The writing is so vivid that I found myself walki......more

I was unfamiliar with this notorious event in the reign of Charles II, so I was looking forward to reading it. It was moderately well written, apart from the usual modern affectation of assuming the author has some insight to the thinking processes of the people involved ( "A" must have known, must h......more

I really enjoyed this book! The author has managed to achieve a book that has a gripping narrative that is nonetheless an incredibly well researched piece of non fiction. N A Pickford drafts vivid characterisations of individuals and takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the era. I becom......more