Lost Love: A True Story of Passion, Murder, and Justice in Old New York

by George Cooper

Discusses an unusual 1869 murder case in which Daniel McFarland, an abusive and jealous husband, killed celebrated Civil War journalist Albert Deane Richardson, his wife's lover, in a crime that raised issues of wives' rights and the sanctity of marriage. 10,000 first printing.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, New York

272 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Ashley]

The idea is so clever and I wish it had been pulled off well. As it is, it couldn’t hold my attention

[Heloise West]

I found this true crime story fascinating. Using primary sources--letters and newspaper accounts--the author puts together this story that is horrifying in so many ways, not just the murder. Also a wonderful slice of life during and just after the Civil War.

[Teresa Goethe]

Not a fast read but important if you are interest in law and women's rights. It is a well researched book.

[Melissa Phillips]

It's crazy a jealous husband can murder another man in front of witnesses and be found not guilty.