{"product_id":"the-unsolved-murder-of-florence-broadhurst-the-artist-mystery-that-still-haunts-sydney-9798289906236","title":"The Unsolved Murder of Florence Broadhurst: The Artist Mystery That Still Haunts Sydney","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Ricky Indrawan\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Australia \u0026amp; New Zealand - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if one of Australia's most brilliant artistic minds was murdered in broad daylight-and no one was ever held accountable?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn October 15, 1977, Florence Broadhurst-celebrated designer, international socialite, and queen of wallpaper innovation-was found savagely beaten to death inside her Sydney studio. Her death sent shockwaves through Australia's creative elite. \u003cb\u003eThere was no sign of forced entry. No fingerprints. No murder weapon. No arrest.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForty years later, the mystery of her killing still haunts the country's artistic and criminal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShe was a woman who lived in vibrant color-but her death was soaked in shadow.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Unsolved Murder of Florence Broadhurst: The Artist Mystery That Still Haunts Sydney\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive true crime investigation into one of Australia's most iconic and enigmatic cold cases. This richly detailed book weaves together \u003cb\u003eforensic evidence, personal diaries, character portraits, and media records\u003c\/b\u003e to reconstruct the life and last hours of a woman who refused to conform-and who may have paid for that defiance with her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this gripping true crime account, you'll uncover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cinematic retelling of Florence Broadhurst's glamorous, globe-trotting life-from outback Queensland to Shanghai's jazz halls, and finally to the upper echelons of Sydney's design scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe disturbing details of her violent death: bludgeoned in her Paddington warehouse, with police discovering evidence suggesting it may have been someone she knew-and trusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eInvestigative missteps, dead ends, and the curious silence that surrounded her murder in the press and among her peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA full exploration of suspects and theories, including the controversial suggestion that serial killer \u003cb\u003eJohn Wayne Glover\u003c\/b\u003e may have been involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aftermath: how Broadhurst's work was nearly lost-until a modern design revival sparked new interest in her legacy and the unanswered questions of her demise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlorence Broadhurst was not just a victim. She was a force. A rebel. A woman decades ahead of her time.\u003c\/b\u003e Her life defied categorization-so did her murder. With no conviction, no justice, and no final word, her story demands a deeper reckoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is not a sensationalist retelling-it is a careful excavation of a buried truth. It invites readers to weigh evidence, examine contradictions, and step into the shoes of those who knew Florence-and those who may have wanted her silenced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is for readers who crave: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtmospheric, emotionally resonant true crime that does more than recount facts-it immerses you in the world where those facts unfolded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePowerful portraits of women whose voices were erased or overshadowed by history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCold case investigations that challenge assumptions and ask: what was overlooked? Who was protected?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn-depth forensic analysis paired with cultural, historical, and psychological context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnresolved crimes that reveal not just what happened-but who we failed to protect, and why it matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for fans of: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Portrait of a Lady Killer\u003c\/i\u003e by Megan Norris\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCold Case Investigations\u003c\/i\u003e by Michael Capuzzo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lost Girls\u003c\/i\u003e by Robert Kolker\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil\u003c\/i\u003e by John Berendt\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Girl in the Picture\u003c\/i\u003e by Denise Chong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlorence Broadhurst's story is not over.\u003c\/b\u003e It's still whispered about in Sydney's art circles, studied by criminologists, and mourned by those who knew her only through her astonishing designs. This book is your invitation to step into that world-and to ask the questions no one else dared to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecause some murders don't fade. They echo.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46334984913047,"sku":"9798289906236","price":1407.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798289906236.webp?v=1768673696","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-unsolved-murder-of-florence-broadhurst-the-artist-mystery-that-still-haunts-sydney-9798289906236","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}