The Temptress

Paul Spicer - 2011

Overview

This book delves into the captivating life of Alice de Janze, a notorious femme fatale whose story is central to the mystery surrounding Lord Erroll's death, as featured in James Fox's 'White Mischief.' Alice, a wealthy American socialite, caused a stir in 1920s Paris after leaving her French husband for an English lover, whom she later attempted to kill. She then moved to Kenya's colonial society, becoming involved with Joss Hay, Lord Erroll, who was found shot in his car in 1941. The crime remained unsolved.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in true crime and historical mysteries.
• Those fascinated by the lives of wealthy socialites and colonial society.
• Individuals intrigued by unsolved murder cases and the Roaring Twenties era.

Key features

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 288
• Dimensions: 142x210 mm
• Weight: 258 gr.
• ISBN: 9780312584184
• Publisher: Holtzbrink(MPS)/MPS
• Year: 2011