How Long to Read Saving Sin City: William Travers Jerome, Stanford White, and the Original Crime of the Century

How Long Does it Take to Read Saving Sin City: William Travers Jerome, Stanford White, and the Original Crime of the Century?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 44 minutes to read Saving Sin City: William Travers Jerome, Stanford White, and the Original Crime of the Century by Mary Cummings

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

An operatic story of jealousy, obsession, vast fortunes, and moral crusaders set against the glittering backdrop of Gilded Age New York City. When Stanford White, one of the most famous architects of the era—whose mark on New York City is second to none—was murdered by Harry K. Thaw in 1906, his death become known as “The Crime of the Century.” But there were other players in this love triangle gone wrong that would play a part in the incredible story of White’s murderer. Chief among them was the ambitious district attorney William Travers Jerome, who had the opportunity to make—or break—his career with his prosecution of Thaw. Award-winning journalist Mary Cummings reveals a new angle to this incredible crime through Jerome’s story—a story that is ripe for our post-“Serial” era. Thaw was the debauched and deranged heir to a Pittsburgh fortune who had a sadistic streak. White was an artistic genius and one of the world’s premier architects who would become obsessed with a teenaged chorus girl, Evelyn Nesbit. White preyed on Nesbit, who, in a surprising twist, also became a fixation for Thaw. Nesbit and Thaw would later marry, but Thaw’s lingering jealousy and anger toward White over his past history with Nesbit would explosively culminate in White’s shocking murder—and the even more shocking trial of Thaw for a murder that was committed in front of dozens of eye witnesses. The promising young D.A. would find his faith in himself and the law severely tested as he battled colorful crooks, licentious grandees, and corrupt politicians. Cummings brilliant reveals the social issues simmering below the surface of New York that Jerome had to face. Filled with mesmerizing drama, rich period details, and fascinating characters, Saving Sin City sheds fresh light on crimes whose impact still echoes throughout the twenty-first century.

How long is Saving Sin City: William Travers Jerome, Stanford White, and the Original Crime of the Century?

Saving Sin City: William Travers Jerome, Stanford White, and the Original Crime of the Century by Mary Cummings is 336 pages long, and a total of 86,016 words.

This makes it 113% the length of the average book. It also has 105% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Saving Sin City: William Travers Jerome, Stanford White, and the Original Crime of the Century Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 50 minutes to read Saving Sin City: William Travers Jerome, Stanford White, and the Original Crime of the Century aloud.

What Reading Level is Saving Sin City: William Travers Jerome, Stanford White, and the Original Crime of the Century?

Saving Sin City: William Travers Jerome, Stanford White, and the Original Crime of the Century is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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