The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: The Murder at Road Hill House by Kate Summerscale

This book by Kate Summerscale is a true crime narrative about the infamous murder at Road Hill House in 1860. It explores the investigation led by Mr. Whicher, one of the first detectives, and how the case influenced the development of detective fiction. The book is critically acclaimed, having won the BBC Four Samuel Johnson Prize, and is praised for its detailed research and gripping storytelling.