Fryniwyd Tennyson Jesse Harwood (born Wynifried (Winifred) Margaret Jesse; 1 March 1888 – 6 August 1958) [1] was an English criminologist, journalist and author (she also wrote as Wynifried Margaret Tennyson).
Fryniwyd was the second of three daughters of the Reverend Eustace Tennyson D'Eyncourt Jesse (1853-1928) and Edith Louisa James (1866-1941), and a great-niece of the poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson.[2] Her older sister, Stella Mary Jesse (1887-1942) was also an author, best remembered for her novel Eve in Egypt (1929).[3] Her younger sister, Edith Mary Ermyntrude was born in 1890, but died in infancy.[4] Fryniwyd married Harold Marsh Harwood (1874–1959), a businessman and theatre manager, in September 1918. "Fryn" is a self-made contraction of "Wynifried".[5]
Books
Her most notable books include A Pin to See the Peepshow (London, W. Heinemann Ltd, 1934; Virago Modern Classics; British Library Women Writers), a fictional treatment of the case of Edith Thompson and Frederick Bywaters, and Murder & Its Motives (Heinemann, 1924), which divided killers into six categories based on their motivations: those who murder for Gain, Revenge, Elimination, Jealousy, Conviction and Lust of killing. This classification of motive has remained influential.[citation needed]
She contributed many cases to the Notable British Trials series, such as the trial of serial killer John Christie and the controversy surrounding the hanging of his neighbour, Timothy Evans. Her summary of the two trials is extensive, and concludes that Christie was probably the murderer of both Beryl and Geraldine Evans, and that Timothy Evans was innocent of their deaths (Evans was hanged for the murder of his daughter Geraldine, and posthumously pardoned).[citation needed]
She also wrote the neglected classic, The Lacquer Lady (1929), which recounts the true story of how European maid of honour Fanny Moroni helped bring about the fall of the Burmese Royal Family at the end of the nineteenth century.
Her story Treasure Trove tells of the rediscovery in modern times of the 30 pieces of silver paid to Judas to betray Jesus Christ and their subsequent malign influence.
The novel Tom Fool (Heinemann, 1926) deals with a young man's experiences on sailing ships, and describes shipboard life in some detail.
The novel Moonraker (Heinemann, 1927) appears to be a typical romantic adventure, but in his 1981 introduction Bob Leeson states that it contains both an embodiment of woman's rebellion and a cry for freedom for black people.
References
^The record of her birth in Bromley from April–June 1888 gives her name as "Winifred Margaret Jesse", the record of her death in Marylebone gives her name as "Fryniwyd Harwood", see [1].
^Eustace Tennyson D'Eyncourt Jesse, 32, married Edith Louisa James, 19, at St Saviour's, Croydon, on 1 February 1886 (marriage entry for St Saviour's, held at Surrey History Centre). Eustace's death date taken from the National Probate Calendar on Ancestry; Louisa's death taken from the General Register Office (Horsham district, vol 02B, ppage 684).
^Jesse, Stella (2018). Eve in Egypt (reprint ed.). Michael Walmer. ISBN978-0648023364.
^Edith was born 26 July 1890 in Kirkley, Suffolk, and baptised there by her father on 24 August 1890. The 1891 census for Kellswater, Bedford Hill Road, Streatham, records eight-month-old Edith at the residence with a 15-year-old housemaid, while her mother Edith Louisa and sisters were visiting Edith's family in Chislehurst. The younger Edith is not on the 1901 census, and is listed as dead on the 1911 census, although no death registration can be found for her.
^Susannah Clapp (7 June 1984). "You are my heart's delight: Book review of A Portrait of Fryn: A Biography of F. Tennyson Jesse ". London Review of Books. 06 (10). Retrieved 28 July 2012.
^"Powell". Greatwardifferent.com. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
Bibliography
Joanna Colenbrander, A portrait of Fryn: a biography of F. Tennyson Jesse, A. Deutsch, 1984, ISBN0-233-97572-1.
External links
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Legends of True Crime Reporting: F. Tennyson Jesse
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"Jesse [married name Harwood], Wynifried Margaret [Fryniwyd] [pseud. F. Tennyson Jesse] (1888–1958), writer and criminologist". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. 2004. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/39087. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
tennyson, jesse, fryniwyd, tennyson, jesse, harwood, born, wynifried, winifred, margaret, jesse, march, 1888, august, 1958, english, criminologist, journalist, author, also, wrote, wynifried, margaret, tennyson, photograph, 1922bornwinifred, margaret, jesse1, . Fryniwyd Tennyson Jesse Harwood born Wynifried Winifred Margaret Jesse 1 March 1888 6 August 1958 1 was an English criminologist journalist and author she also wrote as Wynifried Margaret Tennyson F Tennyson JessePhotograph c 1922BornWinifred Margaret Jesse1 March 1888 1888 03 Chislehurst Kent United KingdomDied6 August 1958 1958 08 07 aged 70 London United KingdomOccupationnovelist playwright criminologistLanguageEnglishNationalityEnglishAlma materNewlyn SchoolPeriod1913 1957Genrecrime fiction detective fiction criminologyNotable worksA Pin to See the Peepshow Murder amp Its Motives Notable British TrialsSpouseH M Harwood m 1918 1958 her death ParentsEustace Tennyson D Eyncourt JesseEdith James JesseRelativesEmilia Tennyson grandmother Alfred Lord Tennyson granduncle Contents 1 Early life and marriage 2 Books 3 References 4 Bibliography 5 External linksEarly life and marriage EditFryniwyd was the second of three daughters of the Reverend Eustace Tennyson D Eyncourt Jesse 1853 1928 and Edith Louisa James 1866 1941 and a great niece of the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson 2 Her older sister Stella Mary Jesse 1887 1942 was also an author best remembered for her novel Eve in Egypt 1929 3 Her younger sister Edith Mary Ermyntrude was born in 1890 but died in infancy 4 Fryniwyd married Harold Marsh Harwood 1874 1959 a businessman and theatre manager in September 1918 Fryn is a self made contraction of Wynifried 5 Books EditHer most notable books include A Pin to See the Peepshow London W Heinemann Ltd 1934 Virago Modern Classics British Library Women Writers a fictional treatment of the case of Edith Thompson and Frederick Bywaters and Murder amp Its Motives Heinemann 1924 which divided killers into six categories based on their motivations those who murder for Gain Revenge Elimination Jealousy Conviction and Lust of killing This classification of motive has remained influential citation needed She contributed many cases to the Notable British Trials series such as the trial of serial killer John Christie and the controversy surrounding the hanging of his neighbour Timothy Evans Her summary of the two trials is extensive and concludes that Christie was probably the murderer of both Beryl and Geraldine Evans and that Timothy Evans was innocent of their deaths Evans was hanged for the murder of his daughter Geraldine and posthumously pardoned citation needed She also wrote the neglected classic The Lacquer Lady 1929 which recounts the true story of how European maid of honour Fanny Moroni helped bring about the fall of the Burmese Royal Family at the end of the nineteenth century She reported on the German attacks on Belgium in the First World War for Collier s Weekly 6 citation needed Her story Treasure Trove tells of the rediscovery in modern times of the 30 pieces of silver paid to Judas to betray Jesus Christ and their subsequent malign influence The novel Tom Fool Heinemann 1926 deals with a young man s experiences on sailing ships and describes shipboard life in some detail The novel Moonraker Heinemann 1927 appears to be a typical romantic adventure but in his 1981 introduction Bob Leeson states that it contains both an embodiment of woman s rebellion and a cry for freedom for black people References Edit The record of her birth in Bromley from April June 1888 gives her name as Winifred Margaret Jesse the record of her death in Marylebone gives her name as Fryniwyd Harwood see 1 Eustace Tennyson D Eyncourt Jesse 32 married Edith Louisa James 19 at St Saviour s Croydon on 1 February 1886 marriage entry for St Saviour s held at Surrey History Centre Eustace s death date taken from the National Probate Calendar on Ancestry Louisa s death taken from the General Register Office Horsham district vol 02B ppage 684 Jesse Stella 2018 Eve in Egypt reprint ed Michael Walmer ISBN 978 0648023364 Edith was born 26 July 1890 in Kirkley Suffolk and baptised there by her father on 24 August 1890 The 1891 census for Kellswater Bedford Hill Road Streatham records eight month old Edith at the residence with a 15 year old housemaid while her mother Edith Louisa and sisters were visiting Edith s family in Chislehurst The younger Edith is not on the 1901 census and is listed as dead on the 1911 census although no death registration can be found for her Susannah Clapp 7 June 1984 You are my heart s delight Book review of A Portrait of Fryn A Biography of F Tennyson Jesse London Review of Books 06 10 Retrieved 28 July 2012 Powell Greatwardifferent com Retrieved 3 September 2017 Bibliography EditJoanna Colenbrander A portrait of Fryn a biography of F Tennyson Jesse A Deutsch 1984 ISBN 0 233 97572 1 External links Edit Wikiquote has quotations related to F Tennyson Jesse Legends of True Crime Reporting F Tennyson Jesse Works by Fryniwyd Tennyson Jesse at Project Gutenberg Works by Fryniwyd Tennyson Jesse at Faded Page Canada Works by or about F Tennyson Jesse at Internet Archive Works by F Tennyson Jesse at LibriVox public domain audiobooks Jesse married name Harwood Wynifried Margaret Fryniwyd pseud F Tennyson Jesse 1888 1958 writer and criminologist Oxford Dictionary of National Biography online ed Oxford University Press 2004 doi 10 1093 ref odnb 39087 Subscription or UK public library membership required F Tennyson Jesse at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title F Tennyson Jesse amp oldid 1122675411, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
