The Count and the Confession: A True Murder Mystery
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A modern-day Capote's In Cold Blood? To be released.
Journal Entry 2 by 
haahaahaa98
at Panera Bread, 299 Harvard St. in Brookline, Massachusetts USA on Saturday, May 27, 2017
haahaahaa98 at Panera Bread, 299 Harvard St. in Brookline, Massachusetts USA on Saturday, May 27, 2017
Released 6 yrs ago (5/27/2017 UTC) at Panera Bread, 299 Harvard St. in Brookline, Massachusetts USA
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Roger de la Burde was an unusual and charming man—a wealthy scientist and art collector, he claimed to be a Polish Count, wore ascots, and always bowed to women. But after he was found dead in the library of his Virginia estate, police discovered that de la Burde was not the man he had pretended to be. In fact, he was such a womanizing swindler that they had no difficulty compiling a list of suspects, including the tobacco company he was suing, his disgruntled business associates, his longtime girlfriend, his pregnant mistress, and her husband.
The woman they ultimately charged with the crime seemed the least likely of them all to commit murder; Beverly Monroe was an educated and unfailingly genteel Southern mother of three who had never had so much as parking ticket. But she had been de la Burde’s lover for twelve years (despite his frequent affairs) and she made a bizarre confession under intense police questioning. Was she really guilty, or was she manipulated by the police? With unimpeachable research, Taylor reveals the multiple layers of this fascinating case and leaves readers with troubling doubts about de la Burde, about Monroe, and about the justice system in America.
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I'm about halfway through this and loving it, so am offering it in booklady331's Nonfiction VBB.
Roger de la Burde was an unusual and charming man—a wealthy scientist and art collector, he claimed to be a Polish Count, wore ascots, and always bowed to women. But after he was found dead in the library of his Virginia estate, police discovered that de la Burde was not the man he had pretended to be. In fact, he was such a womanizing swindler that they had no difficulty compiling a list of suspects, including the tobacco company he was suing, his disgruntled business associates, his longtime girlfriend, his pregnant mistress, and her husband.
The woman they ultimately charged with the crime seemed the least likely of them all to commit murder; Beverly Monroe was an educated and unfailingly genteel Southern mother of three who had never had so much as parking ticket. But she had been de la Burde’s lover for twelve years (despite his frequent affairs) and she made a bizarre confession under intense police questioning. Was she really guilty, or was she manipulated by the police? With unimpeachable research, Taylor reveals the multiple layers of this fascinating case and leaves readers with troubling doubts about de la Burde, about Monroe, and about the justice system in America.
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I'm about halfway through this and loving it, so am offering it in booklady331's Nonfiction VBB.
Wow. This book was fascinating - and frightening. I’m very interested in the legal system and have watched a few recent local trials on live stream (might as well, since I’m unemployed!). But the more I read and watch, the less faith I have in our courts.
I’d never heard of this case, and am astounded not only at Beverly’s original conviction, but at just how much it took to overturn it. I’m also surprised at her - should I say-gullibility? or at least trusting nature when dealing with law enforcement.
At times the account seemed a little dry and my mind wandered (but that could be more a commentary on my mind than on the book) :-). Lots of people to keep track of. But that's a minor criticism.
Thank goodness for Beverly's daughter Katie!
Roger de la Burde seems like an unlikable man, though (evidently) with a certain charisma. Otherwise there’s no explaining any of this!
Writing just a quick review in order to get the book in the mail today.
Thanks for sharing, H!
I’d never heard of this case, and am astounded not only at Beverly’s original conviction, but at just how much it took to overturn it. I’m also surprised at her - should I say-gullibility? or at least trusting nature when dealing with law enforcement.
At times the account seemed a little dry and my mind wandered (but that could be more a commentary on my mind than on the book) :-). Lots of people to keep track of. But that's a minor criticism.
Thank goodness for Beverly's daughter Katie!
Roger de la Burde seems like an unlikable man, though (evidently) with a certain charisma. Otherwise there’s no explaining any of this!
Writing just a quick review in order to get the book in the mail today.
Thanks for sharing, H!
On its way to BooksAndMusic via booklady331's Nonfiction VBB. Thanks for your patience, and I hope you enjoy the book!
Thank you, I look forward to reading it.
