History Matters The Case of the Poison Pen Letters Anonymity can be a powerful shield. Tracing the culprit when it came to libellous letter-writing in the early 1900s was not straightforward Emily Cockayne | Published in History Today Volume 73 Issue 10 October 2023 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. EdwardianEnglandCrime Related Articles Britain's Libel Laws: Malice Aforethought Tabloid scandals: Hacks and aristocrats Popular articles Christmas Before Charles Dickens The First Christmas Tree