On August 3, 1916, Sir Roger Casement was hanged at Pentonville prison for high treason. In this biography, the author makes full use of a wealth of new material.
- He deals conclusively with the notorious Black Diaries.
- From that day on controversy has raged.
- Was Casement hanged for patriotism to Ireland or because of reputed perverted practices?
- Martyr or traitor?
- Was his sentence fair or an act of injustice?
The author has quite probably written the definitive life of Roger Casement. However, one can’t avoid the feeling that he has told us more about him than almost anyone would care to know.