Chester, Lewis; Leitch, David; Simpson, Colin: The Cleveland Street Affair , London. Weidenfeld and Nicolson1977The royal scandal which sprang from the discovey of a male brothel in Cleveland Street, London, in 1889 was long the most secret and elusive affair. Tory Prime Minister Lord Salisbury was accused in Pariament of being part of a criminal conspipracy to pervert the courtse of justice and supppress an explosive sexual scandal. the accusation was brshed aside and the scandal quietly buried. 236pp, index, illus, bibliog; Useful book for Jack the Ripper background. VG+ in VG+ dustwrapper (Book ref. 294 ) £ 35.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Jeremy J. Kirker , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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