The Riddle of the Ruthvens and Other Studies. New edition.
Roughead, William, [1870-1952]. The Riddle of the Ruthvens and Other Studies. Edinburgh: The Moray Press, [1936]. New edition. vii, 359 pp. Includes illustrations. Original green cloth with spine stamped in yellow. Boards show moderate wear with rubbing to the spine. Spine slightly cocked. Rear hinge tender but secure. Light browning to the rear free endpaper; text block remains clean and bright throughout. $65. * A deep dive into the "Gowrie Conspiracy" of 1600, one of Scottish history's most enduring mysteries. King James VI claimed the Ruthven brothers attempted his assassination; critics argue the King fabricated the plot to eliminate his creditors. Roughead, a master of the true crime genre and editor of the Notable British Trials series, applies his trademark forensic skepticism to the Crown's official narrative. A cornerstone work for fans of historical intrigue and legal history.
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