By Force of Circumstances: The Lefley Case Reopened

Discover the gripping story of Mary Lefley, the last woman executed in Lincoln, in By Force of Circumstances: The Lefley Case Reopened by Malcolm Moyes. This compelling book, published by Troubador Publishing in 2021, delves into the controversial case surrounding Lefley's alleged brutal poisoning of her husband in 1884. With a staggering amount of arsenic—enough to kill fifty men—found in her possession, the evidence seemed damning. However, Moyes uncovers the unsettling truth behind the lack of hard evidence, motive, and the absence of poison in the Lefley household. Spanning 208 pages, this paperback offers a thought-provoking exploration of justice, societal perceptions, and the complexities of a case that continues to intrigue. Perfect for readers interested in sociology and true crime, Moyes' work invites you to reconsider the circumstances that led to this historic execution.