Ratten The Web Of Circumstance

Biography & Memoir History True Crime

Tom Molomby’s Ratten: The Web of Circumstance is a scarce Australian true-crime biography that revisits one of the country’s most debated cases, giving collectors a gripping piece of Antiquarian & Collectible non-fiction. This vintage Outback Press paperback, personalised and warmly inscribed by a previous owner, carries the patina of four decades on the shelf.

The 279-page narrative follows the tangled lives at the centre of the Ratten affair, blending courtroom drama with social history to satisfy both History buffs and True Crime devotees. Expect yellowed pages that testify to its age, yet every word remains readable and the binding stays tight for uninterrupted reading.

Condition quirks include edge scuffs, a small front-cover tear, and a clipped back corner, plus neat pen edits on five Q&A pages—minor blemishes that underscore its journey rather than hinder enjoyment. No ex-library stamps or smoke odours intrude, making the copy ideal for display or careful reading.

For collectors of Australiana, Biographies & True Stories, or anyone hunting an inscribed, personalised edition of Ratten, this affordable copy offers authentic vintage charm and a story still whispered in legal circles.