Fifteen vividly told true-crime cases trace more than 150 years of Nova Scotia history, from a 1791 triple murder near Lunenburg to mid-20th-century scandals. Each chapter reconstructs investigations, trials and the people—accused and famous observers—who shaped the headlines.

These narratives explore courtroom drama alongside the social forces that influenced verdicts: politics, religion, class and ethnic tensions all appear as part of the story of justice. Readers will find lively portraits of local communities from Halifax and Cape Breton to Annapolis Royal.

Highlights

• Fifteen cases spanning 1791–1947
• Notable figures: journalists, politicians and showmen
• Settings across Nova Scotia’s maritime towns and courts

Ideal for readers of true crime, Canadian history and maritime social history who want context-rich, courtroom-centered narratives.

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