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The Girl on the Velvet Swing follows the tumultuous events that led to the 1906 murder trial of famed architect Stanford White. It begins with White’s 1901 assault on 16‑year‑old chorus girl Evelyn Nesbit, who confides in millionaire Harry Thaw years later. Motivated by revenge, Thaw shoots White in a public setting, sparking a sensational trial that captivated the nation. The book examines the courtroom drama, the implications for the parties involved, and the broader social context of early 20th‑century New York.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Simon Baatz
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