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LibraryOCTOBER 2018
www.nlb.gov.sg /golibrary
ISSN 1793-5431 (PRINT) ISSN 2010-0027 (ONLINE)
CAN’T FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR?
Visit the Go Library website, ekiosk at any library, or download the NLB mobile app for a full listing of our
It’s going to be a frightfully fun month all of this October. From spooktacular specials to the ghoulish and ghastly, prepare for a scare fest at the libraries!
Horror enthusiasts, sign up for [Teens] Dark Tales: Reapers' Trail and explore Toa Payoh Public Library at night. You might end up finding more than you bargained for, getting spooked by scary urban legends creeping amongst the bookshelves. More details on page 10.
Little ones can get in on the fun too! Join us at Do or Doom, and meet Spooky Rooky from Monsters United. Then try your hand at making slime, and decorating your own bags for trick-or-treating on Halloween (page 6).
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For more programmes, visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary or just scan this!
Before you check out our Halloween specials later in the month, make time for the other exciting programmes at our libraries. Start by learning how to care for your little furry friends at Pet Preparatory Workshop: Small Animals (page 8). Then commemorate World Mental Health Month with Club Heal from 10 – 20 Oct. Flip to page 12 for more details.
Finally, if you’re looking for your favourite book clubs and other interesting programmes, head over to www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary or scan the QR code on this page for a full listing.
Happy Halloween!
Editor:Nazreen Begum
Independent advice and opinions expressed by the presenters do not denote endorsement by National Library Board (NLB), its staff, associates and affiliates. NLB
reserves the right to cancel or postpone any programmes without prior notice. All information is correct at the time of printing.
For the latest updates, please visit www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
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THE LITTLE PRINCE: BEHIND THE STORY – A TEASER 1 to 31 October, 10.00 am – 9.00 pm Terrace on 4, Tampines Regional Library Celebrate The Little Prince's 75th anniversary. Learn about the author, and discover iconic characters and quotes from the story.
This mobile exhibition is a teaser for the main exhibition at Singapore Philatelic Museum.
Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
[TWEENS] AUGMENTED REALITY THROUGH ART 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone, Serangoon Public LibraryDid you know that Pokémon GO is a type of Augmented Reality (AR) mobile game? Learn about other fun and exciting uses of AR in this workshop, experience AR first-hand, and learn how to create simple AR projects.
Suitable for participants aged 10 to 14 years old. Participants are required to bring their smartphone.
FRI 12 FRI 19
PARENT LEARNING CIRCLE: SUPPORTING EMOTIONAL AWARENESS IN THE FAMILY 10.00 am – 12.00 pmProgramme Zone,Bishan Public LibraryEvery family handles conflict differently. Some families address it directly, while others avoid confrontation altogether. This may lead to sibling rivalry causing frustration to build up over time, and affect communication within the family.
The Parent Learning Circle gathers parents from all walks of life to share and reflect on experiences, and find nuggets of community wisdom on how to restore harmony and well-being in the family.
SAT 13
DIGICUBE ART WORKSHOP 11.30 am – 1.00 pmProgramme Zone,Clementi Public LibrarySpreading the joy of drawing, Digi-cube provides a creative, digital hands-on experience for parent and child. Using an iPad application and stylus pen, participants get to create a digital portrait in the "cubism" art style, and bring home a print version of their digital artworks.
This workshop is held in conjunction with the exhibition by West Cluster Schools from 12 to 19 October 2018.
SAT 13
CHILDREN AND MEDIA TALK 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone,Sengkang Public Library Living in a media-dominated society, children are surrounded by digital screens daily. What are the pros and cons of this? Is it wise for kids to own smartphones? Will our children miss out if they do not interact with the latest gadgets?
Join this talk to have these and more concerns regarding screens and media answered.
SUN 14
PREPARING FOR PSLE ENGLISH EXAMS AT PRIMARY 4 AND 5 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm Programme Zone,Ang Mo Kio Public Library Parents, join this informative session and pick up tips on the common mistakes made by students, how to avoid them as well as the exam format and grading methods used.
Suitable for parents with children currently in Primary 4 and 5.
Organised by Cognitus Academy, a tuition centre which works with students to achieve high grades for English and General Paper examinations.
SUN 14
[LKYFB PROGRAMME]READ-THINK-TELL: GENERATING CREATIVE THINKING THROUGH STORYTELLING 10.30 am – 12.30 pmLevel 6, Programme Zone,Tampines Regional Library This workshop covers creativity through storytelling. From storyboarding to mind-mapping, children and parents will come up with an authentic story, and dramatise it.
Speaker's ProfileMr Djohan is a teacher, artist, performer and writer.He has been in the entertainment industry since childhood, and is active in Dikir Barat (a Malay performing art), being awarded numerous accolades for his singing and lyric writing abilities. He is also an established scriptwriter for children's shows.
This programme is conducted in Malay.
SAT 20
KidZone@GEPL 2.30 pm – 4.30 pmActivity Room,Geylang East Public Library Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of crafts and puzzles at Geylang East Public Library.
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Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
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OUCH THAT HURTS! 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Programme Zone, Pasir Ris Public LibraryThis parent-child role-playing first-aid workshop touches on how to respond in emergency situations, through introduction of a first aid kit and proper treatment of minor injuries. Children will be given materials from the first aid kit to be brought home.
Suitable for parents with children aged 4 to 6 years old.
SAT 27
BAG-A-MONSTER 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm Programme Zone, Marine Parade Public Library Join our storytelling session and craft your very own monster, then bring your new friend trick-o-treating!
Suitable for participants aged 5 to 9 years old.
WED 31
SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF TAMIL LANGUAGE 10.00 am – 12.00 pm Level 1, Programme Zone, Jurong Regional Library In this workshop, parents will be given practical and innovative tips on the possibility of using the Tamil Language daily. The speaker will share real-life examples, followed by interactive activities that engage both parents and children.
This programme is conducted in Tamil.
SAT 27
FAIRY TALE TRAILS 6 2.00 pm – 4.00 pmLevel 1, Programme Zone,Jurong Regional Library Season 6 of Fairy Tale Trails is back, bringing more laughter, entertainment and fairytale favourites. Talented drama club students will write and present their interpretations of classic fairy tales with a quirky twist.
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OCTOBER’S PICKSADULTS & TEENS
Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
[A LIBRARIAN’S WORLD] SCI-FI BOOKS YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A NERD TO ENJOY 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm Programme Zone,Central Public LibrarySci-Fi may be set in worlds of the distant future, but they are often used as a backdrop to comment about issues closer to home.
Join Associate Librarian Mindy Tan as she shares exciting and action-packed books, which will leave you gripping the edge of your seat.
SAT 6 [ARCHIFEST 2018] THE SINGAPORE GOTHIC: A STUDY INTO SINGAPOREAN VERNACULAR SIGNAGE 3.00 pm – 5.00 pmImagine,library@orchardWhether lovingly rendered in paint, plaster or plastic forms, the signage that dot our commercial and industrial environments are a reminder of a fast disappearing layer of our urban lexicon. This session promises to enrich and delight participants through an analysis of these signs and an exchange of shared memories. Join Vikas Kailankaje, a lecturer in Design Communication at the LASALLE College of the Arts as he enriches and delights participants through an analysis of these signs.
SUN 7
GRAPHIC MEDICINE WORKSHOP 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm,Level 1, Programme ZoneJurong Regional LibraryExplore themes on health and sickness through graphic novels, and pick up drawing techniques in these workshops organised by Nayang Technological University (NTU). These workshops are designed to help you:• Design and write your own stories on health and sickness• Learn how graphic novels work to communicate feelings and ideas about health and sickness• Engage with medical humanities expert, Asst. Professor Graham Matthews from NTU
This workshop is a project funded by the NTU Singapore Community Engagement Initiative.
SUN 7 SUN 14
PET PREPARATORY WORKSHOP: SMALL ANIMALS 2.00 pm – 4.00 pmProgramme Zone,Yishun Public LibraryLearn how to care for your cute furry friend responsibly with help from the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA). Find out why the right housing and diet is essential for the health and longevity of your pet.
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OCTOBER’S PICKSADULTS & TEENS
[GARDEN TALK] GROWING ORCHIDS IN HIGHRISE HOUSING 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Programme Zone,Queenstown Public LibraryAre you interested in growing orchids? Join us in this informative session as we uncover the fundamentals of nurturing orchids, and all things you need to know about growing them in high-rise apartments.
SAT 20
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[TEENS] DARK TALES: REAPERS' TRAIL 26 October, 10.00 pm – 1.30 amActivity Zone,27 October, 10.00 pm – 1.30 amExhibition Area,Toa Payoh Public LibraryDark Tales: Reapers' Trail gives you a rare opportunity to visit the library at night. On this haunted trail, prepare to be spooked by creepy local urban legends. Simply show proof of 4 books or eBooks borrowed within the month of October either through the NLB Mobile App or a printed receipt.
Suitable for participants aged 15 years old and above.
FRI 26 SAT 27
I-nnovate SG! 11.00 am – 3.00 pm Level 2, Reading Stairs,Tampines Regional LibraryIdeate and innovate a “smart” home through craft activities, and learn the importance of creativity and innovation in this fun and engaging session.
Brought to you by the Singapore Discovery Centre.
SAT 27
BUYING YOUR FIRST FLAT 2.00 pm – 3.30 pmProgramme Zone,Yishun Public LibraryIt is everyone's dream to own a home of their own, however, buying a flat may be one of the biggest financial commitments in a person's life and therefore, it is important to plan early. With a better understanding of your housing and financing options, you will be able to make a more informed decision when buying your home.
SAT 27
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L.I.T.S (LEARNING I.T FOR SENIORS) CLUB 2.30 pm – 5.00 pm Programme Zone,Bishan Public LibraryMake friends, and learn about how information technology can be applied in daily life at the L.I.T.S (Learning I.T for Seniors) Club. Topics covered include Wireless@SG and Digital TV. Participants are advised to bring their smart phones for the session.
Open to participants aged 50 years old and above.
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CLUB HEAL: WORLD MENTAL HEALTH MONTH 10 October, 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm, Activities Room,13 October, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm, Activities Room,20 October, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm, Activities Room, Bukit Batok Public Library Join us as we raise awareness about mental issues with Club heal throughout October. 10 Oct - 11 Nov: Growing Gardens from Ashes of Illness10 Oct: Musical Performance13 Oct: Art Therapy Talk20 Oct: Discussion On Mental Issues in The Community
WED 10 SAT 13 SAT 20
STAR11.00 am – 3.00 pm,Level 1, Foyer,Bukit Merah Public LibraryJoin us for a session of Seniors Tech and Read (STAR) and learn how to make your reading experience more enjoyable. This service is suitable for those aged 50 years old and above. Assistance is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
EYE ON ASIA PROGRAMME SERIES 7.00 pm – 8.30 pmLevel 5, Possibility Room, National Library BuildingCurated by librarians from the National Library, Eye on Asia offers resources on ASEAN countries, China and India for everyone interested to explore internationalisation opportunities in the region. For more information, please visit www.eyeonasia.sg
THU 4
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HISTORIES SERIES 7.00 pm – 8.30 pmLevel 5, Possibility Room,National Library BuildingThis series highlights historical and related matters in Singapore and Southeast Asia, while fostering a greater appreciation of the role of humanities and social science research in contemporary society.
THU 18
A LIBRARIAN’S WORLD: NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETIES IN SINGAPORE 7.00 pm – 8.00 pmLevel 8, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library,National Library BuildingJoin Senior Librarian Timothy Pwee as he traces the founding and development of Singapore's natural history societies from European expatriates to local Singaporeas, as well as their myriad of activities through the decades.
THU 25
DON’T JUST THINK! CONTEMPORARY, DO IT! 4.00 pm – 5.00 pmLevel 7, National Library BuildingPick up practical tips on creating meaningful and sustainable partnership with museums! Join SAM Education Manager, Shirley Khng, and teachers from Mayflower Primary School, Peh Kai Le and Sebastian Lau, as they share about their collaborative working process, as well as ideas and concepts behind the artworks in the Think! Contemporary Exhibition 2018.Visit www.singaporeartmuseum.sg for registration details.
FRI 19
DEMYSTIFYING AUDIOVISUAL PRESERVATION 11.00 am – 12.30 pmLevel 5, Possibility Room, National Library BuildingCurious about audiovisual preservation? Join Maggie Yin, an AV preservation specialist from the Archives Laboratories at the National Archives of Singapore as she takes you behind the scenes of audiovisual preservation, from the various terminology used, to the identification and characteristics of common media formats, to the care and handling of analogue media. Discover how the National Archives of Singapore conserves and preserves these media in its Audiovisual Archives and Oral History collections.
SAT 27
THE FUTURE OF WORK2.00 pm – 4.00 pmLevel 3, Programme Area, The LLiBraryBy 2025, digital transformation will result in the loss of millions of jobs, as well as, the introduction of new jobs. How do we transition into the digital world and adapt to automation successfully? This talk covers why this phenomenon is happening and what are the skills needed to be relevant in the future.
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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT PERSPECTIVES12.30 pm – 1.30 pmLevel 3, Programme Area,The LLiBraryEver wondered why few employees get recognised, promoted and assigned important roles? Learn what they do differently that make them stand out. Learn the four 'C's – Competence, Confidence, Communicate & Contribute, essential for success in any career.
THU 11
UNLEASH YOUR DIGITAL BUSINESS – MEASUREMENT AND AUTOMATION2.00 pm - 4.00 pmLevel 3, Programme Area,The LLibraryIn the last of 3 talks, discover The 6 Forces to create profitable digital business experiences for customers.
In this final session, find out about Forces 5 and 6:1. Measure for Better2. Automate for More
SAT 27
SKILLSFUTURE - KEY TO A SMART NATION: ENGINEERING12.30 pm – 1.30 pmLevel 3, Programme Area, The LLiBraryEngineering could be a viable, desirable and stable career for the future. Discover how engineering has evolved for the job landscape of the future. Find out the changes in skillsets demanded by the Government SMART nation initiative and Singapore Industry Transformation Maps (MTI).
THU 18
Admission to programmes is free and open to all unless otherwise stated. Please register at library eKiosks or www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary
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SURVIVING THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION: WAR AND ITS LEGACIESONGOING 9.00 am – 5.30 pm (Mon – Sat)12.00 pm – 5.30 pm (Sun) *Open on Public Holidays except for first day of Chinese New YearFormer Ford Factory, 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588192Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and its Legacies is a permanent World War Two exhibition presented by the National Archives of Singapore at the historic Former Ford Factory. This is the place where the British forces surrendered unconditionally to the Imperial Japanese Army on 15 February 1942. The exhibition presents the events and memories surrounding the British surrender, the Japanese Occupation of Singapore, and the legacies of the war. Through oral history accounts, archival records and published materials, the exhibition highlights the diverse experiences of the people in Singapore during this period in our history.
Daily Guided ToursJoin our walk in tours led by volunteer guides to learn more about war and its legacies, and discover the stories behind the rich collections on display.
English Guided Tour (60 min) Monday to Friday: 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm Saturday: 11.00 am - 12.00 pm & 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm Sunday: 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm & 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm Meeting Point: Level 1, Information Counter
There are 20 places available on a first come, first served basis.
Mandarin Guided Tour (60 min) 5 & 19 October, 11.30 am - 12.30 pm Meeting Point: Level 1, Information Counter
There are 20 places available on a first come, first served basis.
Tours are not available on Public Holidays. Visit www.nas.gov.sg/formerfordfactory for the latest tour schedules.
LAW OF THE LAND: HIGHLIGHTS OF SINGAPORE’S CONSTITUTIONAL DOCUMENTS ONGOING 10.00 am – 7.00 pm (Sat – Thu & Public Holidays)10.00 am – 9.00 pm (Friday) Public holidays and eve of public holiday will follow the operating hours of the day it falls on.Chief Justice’s Chamber and Office, National Gallery SingaporeLaw of the Land: Highlights of Singapore’s Constitutional Documents explores the history and development of Singapore’s constitution from Singapore’s founding as a British settlement in 1819 to its emergence as a sovereign republic in 1965.
The exhibition features rare constitutional documents from the collections of the National Archives of Singapore and the National Library, Singapore. The documents capture key moments in Singapore’s constitutional history and also throw light on milestones in our island-nation’s history.
The exhibition is organised by the National Archives of Singapore and the National Library Board, and is held at the historic former Chief Justice’s Chamber and Office at the National Gallery Singapore.
Admission is free for Singaporeans and PRs; please proceed to the B1 ticketing for an admission sticker.
Public Programmes Join our curator-led Insights Tours and docent-led Highlights Tours. All tours are free and conducted in English.
Insights Tour 26 October, 6.30 pm – 7.15 pm Meeting Point: Level 1, Information Counter, Padang Atrium
There are 20 places available on a first come, first served basis. All tour participants must first go to B1 ticketing to get an admission sticker. Please note that standard admission charges apply.
Highlights Tour 6 & 20 October, 4.30 pm – 5.15 pm Meeting Point: Basement 1, Tours Desk Registration opens 20 min before each tour
There are 20 places available on a first come, first served basis. All tour participants must first go to B1 ticketing to get an admission sticker. Please note that standard admission charges apply. Visit www.nas.gov.sg/nas/Outreach/Exhibitions.aspx for more information.
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exhibitIonsTHE DONORS' GALLERYOngoing Level 10, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, National Library BuildingThe Donors' Gallery was set up to display a sample selection of items donated to the National Library with the hope of creating a sense of rootedness through the preservation of local heritage content and fulfilling the library’s function of being the national memory and repository of Singapore heritage materials in all formats. It is also hoped that more Singaporeans will be encouraged to donate their heritage collections to the National Library.
EYE ON ASIA RESOURCE CENTREOngoingLevel 7, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, National Library BuildingThe Eye on Asia resource centre showcases the National Library’s collections and resources related to ASEAN countries, China and India, which have been curated by our reference librarians. For more information, please visit www.eyeonasia.sg
THE ARTS SPACEOngoingLevel 8, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, National Library BuildingA slice of Level 8 of the National Library, which houses both the Arts and Social Sciences and Humanities Collection, has been re-imagined as a space that brings to life our rich arts collection. Taking pride of place on this floor is the painting “The Couple” by acclaimed Singapore artist Tan Swie Hian. Inspired by this work of art, the National Library Arts librarians have created a flexible space for displays and exhibitions, where thematic showcases will take place regularly. All are welcomed to reflect, explore and create in our cosy corner of curated reads.
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THINK! CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITION 20185 to 28 October, 10.00 am – 9.00 pmLevel 7 & 8, National Library Building The Think! Contemporary Exhibition 2018 is the culmination of a year-long partnership between the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) and five primary schools: CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace, Geylang Methodist School (Primary), Haig Girls’ School, Mayflower Primary School and St. Anthony’s Primary School.
Featuring artworks by pupils who were a part of the Think! Contemporary Programme, the exhibition includes themes related to family, community, identity and the environment – responses to the issues and ideas investigated by the artworks featured at SAM.
The Think! Contemporary Programme is a museum-based school programme that. Integrates school curricula with museum visits. The programme employs artworks from SAM exhibitions as a primary resource for classroom teaching and learning of Art, Character and Citizenship Education, English, Science and Social Studies.
Organised by the Singapore Art Museum.
On 21 December 1908, 82-year-old Marion Gilchrist was found murdered in her flat in West Princes Street, Glasgow. Her maid, 21-year-old Helen Lambie had left the flat for 10 minutes to run an errand for Marion Gilchrist. Fearful of danger, Gilchrist had made arrangements with the Adams family living in the flat below hers. They established a protocol of three hard knocks on the floor of the Gilchrist flat, which was, of course, the ceiling of the Adams’ flat. That night, Adams and his two sisters heard three sharp knocks coming from their ceiling.
Arthur Adams dashed out of his flat to Gilchrist’s flat and was surprised to find the front door ajar. A short while later, Helen Lambie returned. They soon discovered the body of Marion Gilchrist, brutally murdered, and her brooch missing.
Oscar Slater, a German of Jewish descent, had arrived in Glasgow only a few months before the murder. He had come to find a new life in Scotland. He found a flat about nine minutes walk from the Gilchrist flat. His mistress, Antoine, arrived a few days later. A month before Marion Gilchrist died, Slater bought a set of tools to fix his new flat. The set included a small hammer that the prosecution was to claim later as the murder weapon.
How was Oscar Slater implicated in the Gilchrist murder? On the day Gilchrist was killed, Slater received two letters from his friends. One from London warned Slater that his estranged wife was on his trail and seeking money from him. The second, from San Francisco, inviting Slater to join in a business there. Slater then raised money by pawning a brooch, and he had also asked for the immediate return of a watch that he had sent for repair.
On 26 December he and Antoine checked into a hotel in Liverpool under the false names of Mr and Mrs Otto Sando. From there they boarded the Lusitania and sailed for New York.
Slater and Antoine were detained by the New York police. While in detention, Slater wrote to his friend Cameron, telling him that he is being framed for a murder. In that letter, Slater reminded Cameron that he (Cameron) knew why he was going to America. Slater also wrote that he had five witnesses who could testify as to where he was on the night of the murder. Cameron showed that letter to the police.
Slater was tried for the murder of Marion Gilchrist. The prosecution evidence included several witnesses who claimed that they saw Slater on the night of the murder. On the evidence, Oscar Slater was convicted and sentenced to death, but that sentence was subsequently commuted to life imprisonment in the Peterhead Prison. He was there for 18 years before he found the opportunity to smuggle a letter out through a fellow prisoner who was being released, having served his term. The letter was addressed to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – creator of Sherlock Holmes. Slater had vowed to kill himself if he were to remain in Peterhead when he is there on the twentieth year of his imprisonment. Was Slater exonerated?
Conan Doyle for the Defense: The True Story of a Sensational
British Murder, A Quest For Justice, and The World's Most Famous
Detective WriterAuthor: Margalit Fox
Call no.: English 364.152 FOX
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