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In 1941, with London burning in the Blitz, a group of hedonistic English nobles partied shamelessly in Kenya. Far removed from falling bombs, the wealthy elites of “Happy Valley” indulged in morphine, alcohol, and unrestricted sex, often with their friends’ spouses. But the party turned sinister in the early hours of a January morning for Josslyn Hay, Lord Erroll, who had been enjoying the favors of the beautiful young wife of a middle-aged neighbor. Hay was found dead, a bullet in his brain. The murder shocked the close-knit community of wealthy expatriates in Nairobi and shined a harsh light on their louche lifestyle.
Three decades later, author James Fox researched the slaying of Lord Erroll, an unsolved crime still sheathed in a thick cloud of rumor and innuendo. What he discovered was both unsettling and luridly compelling. White Mischief is a spellbinding true-crime classic, a tale of privileged excess and the wages of sin, and an account of one writer’s determined effort to crack a cold and craven killing.
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Step into the world of decadence, deception, and murder with the thrilling true story of White Mischief: The Murder of Lord Erroll. Immerse yourself in the scandalous lives of British aristocrats in colonial Kenya during the chaos of the Blitz in 1941. Indulge in a tale of hedonism, morphine, alcohol, and forbidden desires that culminated in a shocking and unsolved murder that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Join author James Fox on a gripping journey to uncover the dark secrets of Happy Valley, where the wealthy elites lived a life of uninhibited excess and scandal. Explore the aftermath of Lord Erroll's mysterious death, a tale steeped in rumor and intrigue that will captivate you from start to finish. Discover the lengths one man went to in order to unmask the truth behind a cold and cunning killing that shook Nairobi's affluent expatriate community.
Dive into the pages of White Mischief and experience the chilling blend of wealth, privilege, and betrayal that defined an era. Let yourself be transported to a world where nothing is as it seems, and every secret has its price. Don't miss out on this spellbinding true-crime classic that will keep you guessing until the very end.
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