XMurder!: The Mysterious Death of Canadian Mining Magnate Sir Harry Oakes

by Cheryl XMacDonald

Overview

This is the story of the notorious, unsolved murder of the richest baronet in the British Empire, Sir Harry Oakes. The millionaire miner made his fortune from the rich mines in Northern Ontario. His wealth and lifestyle gave many a motive for murder. Rumours surrounding the murder case as well as prime details about the three suspects (including his close friend and business associate, and the son-in-law who eloped with his daughter), dirt on the mishandled investigation and events during the trial will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781552778203
Publisher:	James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Publication date:	12/14/2011
Series:	Amazing Stories
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	271 KB
Age Range:	11 - 18 Years

About the Author

CHERYL MACDONALD has been writing on historical topics for nearly 30 years. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines, including The Beaver and Maclean's, and she has written a number of books, mostly relating various aspects of southern Ontario history. Cheryl holds history degrees from the University of Waterloo and McMaster University and is currently pursuing graduate studies. A grandmother of two, she lives on a large rural property close to Lake Erie about 90 minutes west of Niagara Falls, Ontario.
CHERYL MACDONALD has been writing on historical topics for nearly 30 years. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines, including The Beaver and Maclean's, and she has written a number of books, mostly relating various aspects of southern Ontario history. Cheryl holds history degrees from the University of Waterloo and McMaster University.

Table of Contents

Contents

Prologue

Chapter 1: The Millionaire Miner

Chapter 2: The Promoter and the Prince

Chapter 3: The Playboy

Chapter 4: Murder in Paradise

Chapter 5: Preliminaries

Chapter 6: The Trial Begins

Chapter 7: Exhibit J

Chapter 8: Verdict

Chapter 9: Aftermath

Epilogue: Who Killed Harry Oakes?

Appendix: Cast of Characters

Index