Fred & Edie

A powerful novel of desire and murder, which is based on a true story, is set in London in 1922 and follows Edith Thompson, who is bored with her suburban existence and dull marriage, as she becomes inspired by the new freedoms available to women and takes Frederick Bywaters as her lover, but her life takes a horrific turn when Frederick murders her husband. Reader's Gudie available. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.