The wicked boy
Kate Summerscale
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The wicked boy
Published
2016
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Pages
378
ISBN-13
9781408851142
ISBN-10
1408851148
Description
In East London in the summer of 1895, Robert Coombes (age thirteen) and his brother Nattie (age twelve) were arrested for matricide and sent for trial at the Old Bailey. Robert confessed to having stabbed his mother, but his lawyers argued that he was insane. The judge sentenced him to detention in Broadmoor, the most infamous criminal lunatic asylum in the land. Shockingly, Broadmoor turned out to be the beginning of a new life for Robert. At a time of great tumult and uncertainty, Robert Coombes's case crystallized contemporary anxieties about the education of the working classes, the dangers of pulp fiction, and evolving theories of criminality, childhood, and insanity. With riveting detail and rich atmosphere, Summerscale re-creates this terrible crime and its aftermath, uncovering an extraordinary story of man's capacity to overcome the past. --
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The wicked boy?
This edition of The wicked boy has approximately 378 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The wicked boy?
For most readers, The wicked boy typically takes between 7h 53m and 5h 15m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 94,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 94,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The wicked boy?
The estimated word count for The wicked boy is approximately 94,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The wicked boy?
The wicked boy was written by Kate Summerscale.
When was The wicked boy published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.