Starvation Heights: The chilling true story of the doctor who starved her patients to death

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Gregg Olsen

Starvation Heights

The chilling true story of the doctor who starved her patients to death

Gregg Olsen

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Octopus Publishing Group
30 May 2023

Biography: general; Biography: historical, political & military; Biography: science, technology & engineering; True crime; Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge

"The shocking true-crime story of two orphaned sisters who arrived at a health retreat as patients - but only one would ever make it out alive... An extraordinary and gripping account of the starvation doctor from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If You Tell.

In 1911 two British heiresses, Claire and Dora Williamson, read a brochure about a revolutionary fasting treatment that promised a lifetime of good health. The sanatorium in the village of Olalla, west of Seattle, was surrounded by a beautiful forest, sparkling waters and fresh air. The sisters agreed it sounded perfect and exactly the restorative holiday they needed.

But within a month of arriving, under the supervision of Doctor Linda Burfield Hazzard, Claire and Dora began to realise the frightening truth - they were not patients but prisoners at the isolated sanitorium.

Starved and on the edge of death, the sisters made several desperate attempts to escape. But only one would ever make it out alive.

Chilling and harrowing, Starvation Heights is a story of two vulnerable sisters, and how they were manipulated by a cunning and dangerous doctor into believing that her monstrous treatments would 'cure' them. Will totally hook fans of The Five and The Devil in the White City.

What readers are saying about Starvation Heights:

""A fascinating turn-of-the-century story of medical malpractice and murder. If you liked The Alienist, you'll find Starvation Heights all the more gripping because this story is true."" Michael Connelly

""An engrossing and compelling look at a shocking crime in another era. Olsen's deft touch takes us back to the early 1900s so cleverly that reading Starvation Heights is akin to stepping into a time machine."" Ann Rule

""One of today's true-crime masters."" Caitlin Rother, New York Times bestselling author

""Grab a glass of wine and buckle up... If you're into dark true crime, this is the book for you!"" Goodreads reviewer, <☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆>

""I couldn't put it down."" Goodreads reviewer, <☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ >

""One of the best books I have read in a long time."" Goodreads reviewer, <☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ >

""Fascinating... a must read for any true crime or history buff."" Goodreads reviewer, <☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ >

""Mind blowing."" NetGalley reviewer, <☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ &a"

By: Gregg Olsen
Imprint: Octopus Publishing Group
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 40mm
Weight: 460g
ISBN: 9781804190685
ISBN 10: 1804190683
Pages: 544
Publication Date: 30 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

A #1 New York Times, Amazon Charts, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, Gregg Olsen has written nine nonfiction books, seventeen novels, a novella, and contributed a short story to a collection edited by Lee Child. The award-winning author has been a guest on dozens of national and local television shows, including educational programs for the History Channel, Learning Channel, and Discovery Channel. Olsen, a Seattle native, lives in Olalla, Washington with his wife, twin daughters, three chickens, Milo (an obedience school dropout cocker) and Suri (a mini dachshund so spoiled she wears a sweater).

Reviews for Starvation Heights: The chilling true story of the doctor who starved her patients to death

A fascinating turn-of-the-century story of medical malpractice and murder. If you liked The Alienist, you'll find Starvation Heights all the more gripping because this story is true. -- Michael Connelly An engrossing and compelling look at a shocking crime in another era. Olsen's deft touch takes us back to the early 1900s so cleverly that reading Starvation Heights is akin to stepping into a time machine. -- Ann Rule One of today's true-crime masters. -- Caitlin Rother, New York Times bestselling author An account of real-life villainry that outdoes anything a novelist might concoct. -- Les Standiford, author of Meet You in Hell