{"product_id":"the-trial-of-john-bodkin-david-holding-9798604282038","title":"The Trial of John Bodkin Adams","description":"\u003cb\u003eJohn Bodkin Adams - a Killer Doctor \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eTrial of Dr John Bodkin Adams\u003c\/b\u003e was \u003cb\u003eDavid Holding\u003c\/b\u003e's sixth publication with Words Are Life\/Scott Martin Productions, and the second in our \u003cb\u003eDoctors of Death\u003c\/b\u003e trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe trilogy centres on the criminal trials of three English general medical practitioners who stood trial for murder during the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr John Bodkin Adams\u003c\/b\u003e practised as a GP in Eastbourne from the 1920s to the 1950s, and was tried and acquitted for the murder of a patient in 1957. He was regarded by some as a serial killer, and provided the model which was later followed by the infamous \u003cb\u003eDoctor Harold Shipman\u003c\/b\u003e - the subject of our first volume ('The Last Temptation' by David Holding - book available on Amazon).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead about \"one of the greatest murder trials of the century.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author details the trial and looks into the legal principle of 'double effect', inviting the reader to consider their own verdict based on all the evidence. The author's legal experience and analytical thought processes are clearly in play throughout this fascinating book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eDavid Holding studied history at Manchester University before entering the teaching profession in the 1970s. He taught in both state and independent sectors. During this time, he continued historical research culminating in both a Master's degree and a Doctorate. Having previously studied law, David gained a Master of Law degree in Medical Law, which enabled him to transfer to teaching legal courses at university. Since retiring, David has concentrated his research and writing on various aspects of local history, legal trials, forensic science and medico-legal topics. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished by Words Are Life. Do support independent publishers! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Holding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8604282033\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798604282038\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/25\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d","brand":"David Holding","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44491557667071,"sku":"9798604282038","price":5.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_28de1ffc-5c68-4629-b530-451a0ffadf43.jpg?v=1699451889","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-trial-of-john-bodkin-david-holding-9798604282038","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}