--- product_id: 3898669 title: "The Devil's Gentleman: Privilege, Poison, and the Trial That Ushered in the Twentieth Century" price: "811559₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/3898669-the-devils-gentleman-privilege-poison-and-the-trial-that-ushered store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # The Devil's Gentleman: Privilege, Poison, and the Trial That Ushered in the Twentieth Century **Price:** 811559₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Devil's Gentleman: Privilege, Poison, and the Trial That Ushered in the Twentieth Century - **How much does it cost?** 811559₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/3898669-the-devils-gentleman-privilege-poison-and-the-trial-that-ushered) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Devil's Gentleman: Privilege, Poison, and the Trial That Ushered in the Twentieth Century [Schechter, Harold] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Devil's Gentleman: Privilege, Poison, and the Trial That Ushered in the Twentieth Century Review: Wonderful book about murder trial in early 1900 - Wonderful book by Harold Schechter about the murder trials of Roland Molineaux who was accused of murdering two people by sending them bromo selzers poisoned with cyanide of mercury. One of the people who died after using a "medication," of a free sample was a man who was reportedly in a love triangle with Molineaux and his future wife Blanche. The other two people who ingested the "free sample" sent to them were Harry Cornish, who survived being poisoned and a neighbor of his who died from being poisoned. It's a fascinating book about a really interesting case and Harold Schechter is really talented at writing about crimes that happened a very long time ago. Review: Was that time really so different than our own? - A fascinating true-crime narrative that provides a vivid view of life a century ago. Schechter really researched this thoroughly and I was surprised how well he brought the historical characters to life. At first glance, society was so different than today. But the closer you look, the more it seems similar to our current times, from the media's excesses to the privileges of the rich. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #772,598 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #727 in Serial Killers True Accounts #1,144 in Crime & Criminal Biographies #1,731 in Murder & Mayhem True Accounts | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (387) | | Dimensions | 5.2 x 1.1 x 7.99 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0345476808 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0345476807 | | Item Weight | 14.8 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 512 pages | | Publication date | September 30, 2008 | | Publisher | Random House Publishing Group | ## Images ![The Devil's Gentleman: Privilege, Poison, and the Trial That Ushered in the Twentieth Century - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91K5TRnQfnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful book about murder trial in early 1900 *by R***I on July 5, 2023* Wonderful book by Harold Schechter about the murder trials of Roland Molineaux who was accused of murdering two people by sending them bromo selzers poisoned with cyanide of mercury. One of the people who died after using a "medication," of a free sample was a man who was reportedly in a love triangle with Molineaux and his future wife Blanche. The other two people who ingested the "free sample" sent to them were Harry Cornish, who survived being poisoned and a neighbor of his who died from being poisoned. It's a fascinating book about a really interesting case and Harold Schechter is really talented at writing about crimes that happened a very long time ago. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Was that time really so different than our own? *by W***R on November 28, 2017* A fascinating true-crime narrative that provides a vivid view of life a century ago. Schechter really researched this thoroughly and I was surprised how well he brought the historical characters to life. At first glance, society was so different than today. But the closer you look, the more it seems similar to our current times, from the media's excesses to the privileges of the rich. ### ⭐⭐⭐ A probably unfair low rating *by B***F on July 15, 2014* Schechter does a nice enough job with historical research and reporting on this case that was the media sensation of the turn of the 20th Century in NYC. Since his main sources of information were the scurrilous yellow journalism papers and the memoirs of an overwrought Victorian drama queen, it isn't easy to maintain a nice story line that avoids their wretched excesses. Schechter tries to find an unbiased middle ground here, making it clear everywhere he tones down these excesses, and avoiding the temptation to make up nifty dialogue between the main characters. So, if you just want the straight story to make up your own mind, this is your book. If you want some analysis, such as: who did it? Who is the guilty party? What's your best guess as to what really happened after immersing yourself in all of this historical record? Then you have the wrong book. My rating reflects my completely personal reaction that the book seemed to go into depth wherever the author had material, but didn't speculate (although, it can be argued that you would have to be a dolt not to miss the author's beliefs). I would have liked to have seen more analysis. But, to just pick up a feel for the era, for early policing and prosecution, and to learn the full story, this is your book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/3898669-the-devils-gentleman-privilege-poison-and-the-trial-that-ushered](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/3898669-the-devils-gentleman-privilege-poison-and-the-trial-that-ushered) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*