Elizabeth is Missing, or, Truth Triumphant

an eighteenth century mystery, being a true and complete relation of her mysterious disappearance....

Published: 1947
Language: English

Synopsis

In 1753 London, 18-year-old Elizabeth Canning vanished, only to reappear a month later with a shocking tale of abduction and forced prostitution. Her testimony led to an arrest and conviction, but the Lord Mayor of London suspected a lie, launching a counter-investigation that captivated the city. This meticulously researched account delves into one of the 18th century's most celebrated criminal cases, where the truth hinged on one enigmatic girl.