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Crippen

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by John Boyne (Goodreads Author)

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Allison He was found guilty (in the novel and in real life). The "not guilty" verdict being read referred to Ethel, who had also been tried. The author purpos…moreHe was found guilty (in the novel and in real life). The "not guilty" verdict being read referred to Ethel, who had also been tried. The author purposely left out WHICH defendant was found "not guilty" to create one final suspenseful moment. It is revealed in the next scene when Ethel visits Hawley in prison and he tells her how happy he is that she was acquitted. (less)
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