Based around a true story, Chickenfeed delves into the events surrounding the murder of a young woman by her sweetheart. Norman Thorne was executed for the murder of Elsie Cameron in 1925 but there was doubt as to his guilt. Was he wrongly convicted? Read it and decide...
A body is found in a chicken run... Based on the true story of the 'chicken farm murder' which took place in Blackness, Crowborough, East Sussex in December, 1924. Norma Thorne was found guilty of the murder of Elsie Cameron, but even at the time of his execution there were doubts about his guilt. Still swearing his innocence, Norman Thorne was hanged on 22 April 1925. Bestselling author Minette Walters brings a thrilling story to life in this gripping new novel.
| Primary Genre | Crime and Mystery |
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A body is found in a chicken run... Based on the true story of the 'chicken farm murder' which took place in Blackness, Crowborough, East Sussex in December, 1924.
Chickenfeed features in the following genres: Crime and Mystery, eBooks of the Month, Fiction, Recommendations
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Chickenfeed was written by Minette Walters and published by Pan Macmillan
Chickenfeed has 121 pages
Yes it is part of Quick Reads series
