Wholesale The Murder of the Whitechapel Mistress

This is the true story of businessman Henry Wainwright, who had everything in 1871: a wife, 5 children, & a London townhouse. In 1872, he fell for Harriet Lane, leading to a risky affair, gambling, & flirtations with ballet girls. Harriet had two children, & Henry set her up in lodgings with an allowance, pretending they were married. His finances spiraled, & bankruptcy loomed. What followed was a scandalous conspiracy ending in murder, fooling everyone into thinking the victim had gone abroad. Henry evaded capture for a year until a mistake led to his arrest, ruining three families. This fast-paced story immerses readers in the polite East End society of mid-1870s Victorian London, revealing the original 'Whitechapel Mystery' before Jack the Ripper. It involves a chase across London & Henry's brother Thomas, who was part of the conspiracy. The police investigation & Old Bailey trial are detailed, showcasing love, weakness, & deception in a rollicking Victorian scandal.