Review
Hamilton City Magazine - April 11, 2026
Evelyn (By Robert Antrim Calwell)
For nearly a century, Hamiltonians have been captivated by Evelyn Dick, the infamous socialite convicted of murdering her husband after John Dick’s torso was found near Albion Falls. Though she was later acquitted, Evelyn’s tale persists, inspiring movies, songs, and a made-for-television movie.
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A Torso in Albion Falls: The Power of Setting in Crime Literature
In Evelyn, Robert Antrim Calwell doesn’t just recount a murder – he anchors it in a deeply atmospheric geography. The book begins, not with motive or character, but with a hike up Hamilton’s escarpment and the discovery of a torso below Mountain Brow Boulevard.