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A Scottish Murder: Rewriting the Madeleine Smith Story (Paperback)

by Jimmy Powdrell Campbell (Author)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: The History Press Ltd; 07 edition (1 Jun 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 075244008X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752440088
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.5 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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Jimmy Powdrell Campbell's amazing forensic discoveries and previously unpublished letters between Madeleine Smith and her alleged victim turn this 150-year-old case on its head. In this myth-shattering new account, he proves the young Scot's innocence beyond any doubt and rewrites one of the most intriguing murder trials of all time. Set in the prim world of Victorian Scotland, the murder of Madeleine's lover shocked a nation, but this new look at the intricacies of the case is even more eye-opening, as the true tale of deception, lust and revenge is finally revealed. Len Murray, a leading figure on Glasgow's legal scene, has approved of Jimmy's detective work, telling Jimmy in a letter: I have read accounts of that case before and I thought that I knew it but your book showed me how ignorant I was of it! I found the tale as riveting as ever. We are 150 years on from those happenings yet they are still quite fascinating. I particularly enjoyed the last few pages. What an interesting and original theory you have propounded! The tables have been turned by you in a way that never occurred to me, nor, I suspect to anyone else who has shown an interest in that fascinating case. I shall happily commend your book to anyone who displays even a modicum of interest.


About the Author

Jimmy Powdrell Campbell is a historian, composer and web designer, and researched the Madeleine Smith trial for a musical which was performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He has researched several other areas of Scottish history, and has participated in BBC documentaries and contributed to various radio and TV programmes. He lives in Glasgow.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Madeleine - Guilty of Manipulation but not Murder, 12 Dec 2007
By Ripley (Glasgow) - See all my reviews
Before I read this book all I knew about Miss Smith was that she 'got away with murder', she lived in Blythswood Square in Glasgow and that her grandfather was the famous architect David Hamilton.

This book gives you lots of facts about what happened between Madeleine and L'Angelier and almost word for word, outlines the legal statements that both the prosecution and defence presented in court. It's amazing to read how crucial evidence was ignored and swept under the carpet to avoid amongst other things, 'uncessary unpleasant publicity for a well to do family' (not Madeleine's family).

Aside from all the really interesting facts what I enjoyed most about this book is the way you get to know who Madeleine was. You understand that she's having a bit of fun with someone she knows is unsuitable, that her father would never approve of, and that she does feel affection towards. We've all dated someone we know isn't 'the one' but can still have a fun, exciting relationship with and Madeleine was no different. It was probably alot more exciting for her as it was far more shocking in her day to have a lover, especially when you had no intention to marry them. But because Madeleine was spotted by L'Angelier the relationship took a very dark course when it was made clear to him that he was no longer Madeleine's No.1.

I believe that if Madeleine had dated anyone except Emile L'Angelier that the relationship would've fizzled out with only a disappointed suitor left loitering outside her house. Unfortunately, this class-hungry man had other ideas which are expertly described in this book. The author also presents his theories about the psychological profile of Emile and his like which is an unexpected bonus to the story.

As I said in my title, reading this book left me with the impression that Madeleine was guilty of manipulating, flirting and teasing her 'boyfriend' but certainly not of murdering him.

A great read with a mix of facts, insights and emotion.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Scottish Murder: Rewriting the Madeleine Smith Story-Well worth a read!, 4 Dec 2007
I thought I knew everything about this story but Jimmy Powdrell Campbell's book put's me in my place.I have read most books on Madeleine Smith but this is the first I have read which says she DIDN'T do it.

Don't want to give to much of the book away but there are some very interesting reasons as to what may have happened in this case-excellent!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, detailed account of this fascinating case., 11 May 2008
By BD Booler (Loch Lomond, Scotland) - See all my reviews
I read this book recently and I was very impressed with the amount of research that the author must have done before writing it. Other books on the case tended to just replay the events in different words. Clearly J.P. Campbell took the time to look for the new material that would allow him to make the conclusions that he has done here.

While reading it you will be transported back to time of the trial and you will see all the detailed evidence prepared from the court transcipts.

It would be wrong to reveal his findings but there is lots of interesting new stuff here including new information about what happened to Madeleine in later life and her descendants. A really good read!
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