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Book Review of Starvation Heights: The True Story of an American Doctor and the Murder of a British Heiress

Starvation Heights: The True Story of an American Doctor and the Murder of a British Heiress
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I'm a longtime fan of Gregg Olsen's true crime writing, and this is no doubt my favorite of his books. I know the area as we visit the Seattle area often. I started reading, knowing it was true crime, my favorite genre, but was disillusioned for a very brief moment when I discovered how long ago the events occurred. I am incredibly happy, though, that I continued to read. A fascinating tale of two sisters who believed in all things natural, health-wise. But when their paths crossed with a fanatic, greedy and evil practitioner, their lives were very short-lived. If you love true crime, you will love this book. Wish I could give it more than 5 stars.