Perfection To A Fault: A Small Murder in Ossipee, New Hampshire, 1916 by Janice

Description: Perfection To A Fault by Janice S.C. Petrie A non-fiction account of the events which encompassed a murder and trial at the turn of the century in Ossipee, New Hampshire. When Florence Smalls smoldering body rose to the surface of the basement water, local folks immediately suspected her husband of the crime. The sensational trial that followed was unlike any previously experienced in Carroll County. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book is the non-fiction account of the events which encompassed a murder and trial at the turn of the century in Ossipee, New Hampshire. When Florence Smalls smoldering body rose to the surface of the basement water, local folks immediately suspected her husband of the crime. Frederick Small was an outsider, a Boston man, who had moved to Ossipee Lake to semi-retire. There was a deep distrust of "city fellas up there behind the Ossipees," in 1916 and perhaps this suspicion was warranted. But how could Frederick have been responsible for a murder and a fire that happened 7 hours after he had left for Boston on a business trip? The sensational trial that followed was unlike any previously experienced in Carroll County. And although everybody from the Boston area to Portland, Maine, had an opinion, nobody anticipated the decision the jury would reach. The unrest on the ill-fated property remained even in 1956, when Anna Foleys unsuspecting son and daughter-in-law felt the effects of the events of 1916 one August night while vacationing on the property.The Manchester Leader and Evening Union newspaper wrote in anticipation of a verdict, "If the state has proved its case, it has developed a new type of New Hampshire criminal. It has brought forth a cool, daring, mechanical and chemical genius, a man who scorned the ordinary forms of murder but who brought forth to the mountains of this quiet village a science which would baffle a Craig Kennedy or Sherlock Holmes. The jury of his peers will decide whether Frederick L. Small is that man or the normal individual who has been made a victim of circumstances and is being tried for a crime which he never committed and of which he had no knowledge." Author Biography Janice S. C. Petrie has been enchanted by the sea for as long as she can remember. She became a certified SCUBA diver while in high school, and spent many years exploring coastal waters. Her fascination with marine invertebrates grew while working for the New England Aquarium as an Outreach Specialist. Since then, shes spent years caring for these fascinating sea animals, and teaching children and adults about the habitats and sea life commonly found near the shore. The material covered in her childrens stories are topics commonly taught by Petrie in her popular sea animal programs. Petrie has experience in all facets of the sea, having worked as an assistant plant manager of a large, Gloucester/Boston seafood company. In her free time, Petrie made many trips to the Ossipee, New Hampshire area to visit with the Ossipee Historical Society, the Carroll County Courthouse, and the Concord State Library, trying to piece together the events of 1916 that kept everyone mesmerized while the tragic story was unfolding, yet was seldom mentioned years later. She gained interest in this story after learning the cottage she spent a single night vacationing in as a baby, seemed to be occupied by an unsettling presence. As a certified teacher, grades K-8, and a Reading Specialist, all ages, Petrie has earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees in the field of education, with a concentration in reading. Petrie also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art, with a graphic design concentration. Because of her background in developing integrated curriculum units for elementary and middle schools, Petrie has available on her website, free, downloadable curriculum packets for each of her childrens books. Review "Petrie expertly puts details into historical context and annotates each chapter with newspaper and court documentation. Written in 2000 but even more intriguing as the 100th anniversary of the crime approaches, this thorough account will appeal to fans of true crime."- Publishers Weekly"Petrie vividly re-creates the circumstances and aftermath of an early 20th-century murder in this true-crime book. Exhaustive detail and flawless re-creations make for real suspense in this nonfiction tale." - Kirkus ReviewsVoted "Best in New Hampshire" by New Hampshire Magazine and was a featured segment on WCVB-TV Bostons Chronicle."...I can honestly say that Janice has done a wonderful job, and historically accurate, in portraying the persons and events..." -- Barry Hill - President of the Ossipee Historical Society"...a fascinating case, and Janice had an unusual and somewhat eerie connection to the story...it is riveting and suspenseful..." -- Ossipee Historical Society, Summer 2000 Newsletter"Petrie decided to research the source of the haunting. The result is an engaging ghost story, murder mystery, courtroom drama." --New Hampshire Magazine, July, 2001 Rebecca Rule- Best of New Hampshire Issue"Petries account of the sensational trial and legacy are well told. Nobody writes about a haunting with more chilling effect..." John Robinson, Portland Herald Press, Maine Sunday Telegram, May 6, 2001 Details ISBN0970551088 Pages 168 Publisher Seatales Publishing Company Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 0970551088 ISBN-13 9780970551085 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2019-04-23 Imprint Seatales Publishing Company Subtitle A Small Murder in Ossipee, New Hampshire, 1916 Illustrations 16 Illustrations Author Janice S.C. Petrie Short Title Perfection to a Fault UK Release Date 2019-04-23 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134745604;

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