Circle of Fire: Murder and Betrayal in the "Swiss Nanny" Case

by Joyce Egginton

Examines the celebrated case of Olivia Riner, a Swiss au pair charged with murdering William and Denise Fischer's baby daughter in their Westchester home, arguing that Riner's defenders exploited the media in winning their case. 50,000 first printing. $40,000 ad/promo.

Genres: True Crime, Nonfiction

368 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[WallofText · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was pretty interesting but also rather long and drawn out. It’s a story of tragedy with no definitive conclusion. Sad and evocative.

[Rita · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG...this was an incredible read by this author. She did a fantastic job of detailing
police reports etc. I have never felt so frustrated with the outcome of a crime like
this. The prosecutors were slow on the draw and the court-appointed defense
attourney was as sharp as a tac. There will never be justice for this tiny victim and
the parents are devastated. They will carry this nightmare until the end of their lives.5 &06

[Lauren Stone]

i read this in middle school and i just ordered it on half.com to read again, i remember it being really disturbing in a brillaint way.

[Barbara]

Incredible story. This was a sad and brutal murder. I'd like to find an update.