BEFORE THE COURT OF THE SECOND POLISH REPUBLIC. CUNNING LOVERS, JEALOUS HUSBANDS, COMMON THUGS

Discover the fascinating world of scandals and crimes in the Second Polish Republic! This book takes us back to a time when dramas full of emotions were played out in courtrooms and newspapers shouted about scandals and transgressions. Get to know the stories of scorned lovers, humiliated husbands, pleasure-seeking politicians and officers defending honor. Immerse yourself in the world of cashiers, common thugs and ladies from the underworld, whose fates were followed by the whole of Poland.

• Sensational court reports from the interwar period
• Behind the scenes of crimes and details of court cases from years ago
• A picture of the society of that time, its culture and customs
• Spicy details from witness testimonies that fueled coffee shop gossip
• Stories of shocking crimes and high-profile trials in the aura of moral scandals
• Court reports by Helena Kowalik
• A read that brings us closer to those times from the perspective of the back stairs

In her collection of court reports, Helena Kowalik takes us on a journey to the times of the Second Polish Republic, where courtrooms became the stage for spectacles that attracted large audiences. Newspapers outdid each other with sensational articles, and the trials revealed embarrassing secrets from the lives of victims and defendants. Princess Zyta Woroniecka, who shot her lover, became the heroine of the press, from the "Secret Detective" to the "Illustrated Courier Codzienny".

This book is not only a collection of court reports, but also a fascinating portrait of the society of that time. It shows the culture and customs, as well as the morality and ethics that shaped everyday life. Thanks to this reading, we can better understand what Poland looked like in the interwar period, what problems plagued its inhabitants and what values were most important to them.

With extraordinary precision and attention to detail, the author reconstructs the events of years ago, transporting us to the middle of the dramas of that time. We learn about the backgrounds of the crimes, the motives of the perpetrators and the fate of the victims. We learn how the court proceedings looked like, what evidence was presented and what verdicts were issued. It is a fascinating journey in time that allows us to better understand the history of Poland and its inhabitants. This book is a must-read for all lovers of history, crime novels and court reports. Let yourself be drawn into the world of scandals and crimes of the Second Polish Republic and discover what was hidden behind the closed doors of courtrooms.