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Architect of Desire: Murder, Scandal, and the Gilded Age Elite: The Love Triangle That Killed Stanfo

by Hawthorne, Eliza

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Architect of Desire: Murder, Scandal, and the Gilded Age Elite

In the lavish world of Gilded Age New York, where power and privilege reigned, one love triangle shocked the nation. When famed architect Stanford White was murdered in cold blood by millionaire Harry K. Thaw, the scandal captivated the public, setting the stage for one of the most sensational trials in American history.

Architect of Desire unravels the dark secrets behind this infamous crime, exposing the dangerous obsession that led to murder and the media frenzy that followed. At the center of the drama was Evelyn Nesbit, a beautiful showgirl caught between two powerful men-one who shaped a city's skyline, the other consumed by jealousy and rage.

This gripping historical true crime book delves deep into a case that forever changed the American justice system and the media's role in high-profile trials.

Inside this riveting read:

- The dangerous power dynamics that fueled the crime.

- Evelyn Nesbit's rise to fame and entanglement in scandal.

- The sensational courtroom battles that exposed high-society corruption.

- The lasting impact of the case on media and celebrity culture.

For readers who love historical true crime, courtroom drama, and stories of wealth, power, and betrayal, Architect of Desire is an unforgettable journey into America's past.

Dive into the scandal, obsession, and murder that defined an era.

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  • Feb 27, 2025 Pub Date:
  • 9798230875321 ISBN-10:
  • 9798230875321 ISBN-13:
  • English Language