We, the Accused
1935 novel
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We, the Accused is a 1935 crime novel by the British writer Ernest Raymond. It is inspired by the Edwardian era Doctor Crippen case.[1] The novel is written to engage the reader's sympathy for the murderous protagonists.[2]
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| Author | Ernest Raymond |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime |
| Publisher | Cassell (UK) Stokes (US) |
| Publication date | 1935 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
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Synopsis
Schoolteacher Paul Presset lives with his domineering wife. When he realises there is a chance of finding happiness with a kinder woman, his thoughts turn increasingly to murder.
Adaptation
In 1980, it was made into a five-part television series of the same name, starring Ian Holm, Angela Down and Iain Cuthbertson.[3]
