The Silent and the Damned: The Murder of Mary Phagan and the Lynching of Leo Frank

by Nancy Thompson-Frey

This is the chilling and unforgettable story of the sensational trial, unjust conviction, and lynching of Leo M. Frank for the murder of his thirteen-year-old employee Mary Phagan. In the heated atmosphere of fear and anti-Semitism surrounding the murder, a mob dragged Frank from his prison cell and executed him.

Genres: True Crime, History

Hardcover

First published January 13, 1988

Reviews

[Kelley Robertson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A general overview without being lengthy. The writing was difficult to follow and sometimes several thoughts were strung together in the same paragraph without being connected at all. A big issue was that some of the more shocking or sensational details or assertions were not footnoted so it was impossible to ascertain the primary source. I was left with many questions and ultimately consulted the Georgia and US Supreme Court opinions for a more cohesive statement of facts. Still, I think the overarching themes and broad strokes were covered appropriately. I would rate this one solidly middle of the pack with three stars.

[Melanie Stern · Rating 5 out of 5]

All that I can find to say here is "heartbreaking" , and Im still not certain that's enough....

[Lise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perfectly fine book, covers what it purports to, just doesn't have the sort of background on the atmosphere of the day which I was looking for.