02462cam a22004093u 4500 75325 UtSlPG 20260610134737.0 m cr n 260607r20251927utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 28000183 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hart, Frances Noyes, 1890-1943 The Bellamy trial Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bellamy_Trial_(novel) Release date is 2025-02-08 Brian Raiter "The Bellamy Trial" by Frances Noyes Hart is a novel written in the late 1920s. The narrative centers on a high-profile murder trial, specifically the case against Susan Ives and Stephen Bellamy for the murder of Madeleine Bellamy. Through the lens of the courtroom drama, the story delves into themes of jealousy, betrayal, and societal scrutiny. At the start of the book, the scene is set in a bustling courtroom where a red-headed girl, a novice reporter for the Philadelphia "Planet", is excitedly taking in the atmosphere and preparing to cover the sensational trial. She encounters a seasoned reporter who shares his cynical insights about the nature of the press and the trials, hinting at the darker elements of human nature surrounding the case. As the trial begins, the prosecution outlines the grim details of the murder, creating a vivid picture of the events that led to the tragic death of Madeleine Bellamy. This exposition immediately establishes the tension and intrigue that will unfold in the courtroom throughout the proceedings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1927 Adultery -- Fiction Detective and mystery stories Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction Long Island (N.Y.) -- Fiction Legal stories Trials (Murder) -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction Spouses -- Crimes against -- Fiction https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/006533871 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75325 116050 116050