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Book Synopsis: Originally published in 2001, A City Possessed is the harrowing account of one of New Zealand's most high-profile criminal cases – a story of child sexual abuse allegations, gender politics and the law. In detailing the events of the 1990s that led up to and surrounded the allegations made against several staff of the Christchurch Civic Creche, author Lynley Hood shows how and why such a case could happen. A City Possessed won the Montana Medal for Non-Fiction at the 2002 Montana New Zealand Book Awards.
Her penetrating analysis of the social and legal processes by which the conviction of Peter Ellis was obtained, and repeatedly upheld, raises major issues for our justice system and the way we see ourselves. Peter Ellis served seven years of a 10-year jail sentence for abusing seven children at the Christchurch Civic Creche. He has always maintained his innocence, and has gained widespread support for what many see as a miscarriage of justice.
This paperback edition comes at a time when Peter Ellis and the Christchurch Civic Creche case have returned to public attention. In July 2019, a terminally ill Ellis was granted a final appeal to the Supreme Court, scheduled for November 2019.
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Step into the gripping and controversial world of the Christchurch Civic Creche case with the eye-opening book, A City Possessed. Uncover the shocking events of the 1990s that led to a high-profile criminal trial surrounding allegations of child sexual abuse. Author Lynley Hood's detailed account sheds light on the complex intersection of gender politics, law, and justice. Experience the twists and turns that earned this book the prestigious Montana Medal for Non-Fiction at the 2002 New Zealand Book Awards.
Delve deep into the heart of the matter as Hood's meticulous analysis peels back the layers of the case against Peter Ellis, raising thought-provoking questions about our justice system. Ellis, convicted of abusing children at the Christchurch Civic Creche, has continually professed his innocence, sparking widespread public debate about a possible miscarriage of justice. Join the discussion surrounding this infamous case with the newly released paperback edition of A City Possessed, just in time for the looming final appeal to the Supreme Court in November 2019.
Don't miss the opportunity to explore the unsettling truths and compelling insights presented in A City Possessed. Get your hands on a copy today and immerse yourself in a narrative that challenges perceptions and sheds light on the complexities of the legal system. Discover why this book has captivated readers with its raw emotion and unflinching examination of a case that continues to stir controversy and provoke reflection.
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