Alchemy of Bones: Chicago's Luetgert Murder Case of 1897

This is a fascinating book about the Luetgert trial of 1897...it's intriguing from many different angles-first, it's really exciting to see what Chicago was like at the turn of the last century. Second, it's fascinating to see how juries as well as journalism has changed over time. Third, the specific case of Luetgert is in and of itself quite unusual and engaging. It is unlike any case I've ever heard of involving a disappearing wife and quite a deal of speculation. This was the court rollercoaster case of the day and people traveled from miles just for glimpses of the defendant. I'm not traditionally a fan of fiction or historical fiction but Robert Loerzel has an excellent handle on the language and at times the prose has a very show more lyric like flow to it that is immensely enjoyable. Check out some of his photography and music reviews on his website here: http://www.undergroundbee.com/ show less