{"title":"Stella Budrikis","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of Stella Budrikis, an author who masterfully weaves true crime narratives with gripping storytelling. Her books are a must-read for anyone captivated by Crime \u0026amp; Thriller genres, as they offer both haunting detail and empathetic insights into historical criminal events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her noteworthy works is \u003cem\u003eThe Edward Street Baby Farm\u003c\/em\u003e, a chilling yet poignant exploration of a dark chapter in history. This book delves into the distressing world of illicit adoption practices in early 20th century Australia, uncovering the harrowing realities faced by many vulnerable mothers and their children. Budrikis uses meticulous research and a compassionate lens to bring these forgotten stories to light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are seeking a blend of factual history and thriller, Stella Budrikis's collection will undoubtedly engage and enlighten you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-edward-street-baby-farm-by-stella-budrikis-9781925816099","title":"The Edward Street Baby Farm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alice Mitchell murder trial gripped the city of Perth and the nation. \u003cem\u003eThe Edward Street Baby Farm\u003c\/em\u003e retraces this infamous 'baby farm' tragedy, which led to legislative changes to protect children's welfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1907, Perth woman Alice Mitchell was arrested for the murder of five-month-old Ethel Booth. During the inquest and subsequent trial, the state was horrified to learn that at least 37 infants had died in Mitchell's care in the previous six years. It became clear that she had been running a 'baby farm', making a profit out of caring for the children of single mothers and other 'unfortunate women'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe case raised questions about how so many infants could die, in apparently squalid conditions, implicating Perth's first female health inspector, Harriet Lenihan, who visited regularly, and Dr Edward Officer, a children's specialist, who had signed most of the death certificates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46675256672492,"sku":"9781925816099","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18486323482873.jpg?v=1752930430"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/stella-budrikis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}