Nonfiction Book Group

What: In Defence of Her Honor: The Tillie Smith Murder Case

When: Wednesday, July 14 at 12pm

How: Stop by the circulation desk to borrow a copy, reserve your spot, and start reading! Bring your bag lunch and join us for a lively discussion. Author, Denis Sullivan, will make a guest appearance!

This is the true story of the 1886 killing of an eighteen-year old woman who worked at Centenary Collegiate Institute and the sensational trial of the man accused of the crime.

Full of local history, the book deals with issues that we still struggle with today: the role of a sensational press, the pressure on authorities to find someone guilty, and the social expectations of society regarding the roles of men and women.