1 min readBy Louisa Treger
BOOK EXCERPT: A Fatal Love — Reimagining the story of the last woman executed in Britain
By Louisa TregerSouth Africa
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Louisa Treger’s latest historical fiction novel reimagines the life of Ruth Ellis – the last woman to be executed in Britain. The book’s publication arrived shortly after Ellis’ posthumous pardoning in July 2026.
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- 33 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 15, 2026
- Byline
- Louisa Treger
- Source
- Daily Maverick