1 of 73
Non-fiction
True crime tales from this ancient British city and tourist spot—photos included.
Take a journey through centuries of local crime and conspiracy, meeting villains of all sorts along the way—cut-throats and poisoners, murderous lovers, assassins, prostitutes and suicides. Among the many tales of wickedness and despair the author records in this fascinating book are:
• Robbery and revenge in Roman times
• The brutal uncertainties of Bath in the dark ages
• The highwaymen, gamblers, and duelists of the Georgian period
• The Victorian underworld and its notorious cases of prostitution, infanticide, and murder
• Outbreaks of mob violence
• Political corruption
Kirsten Elliott’s chronicle of the history the town would prefer to forget is compelling reading for anyone who is interested in the dark side of human nature.
© 2007 Wharncliffe Books (Ebook): 9781783037742
Release date
Ebook: July 19, 2007
1 of 73
Non-fiction
True crime tales from this ancient British city and tourist spot—photos included.
Take a journey through centuries of local crime and conspiracy, meeting villains of all sorts along the way—cut-throats and poisoners, murderous lovers, assassins, prostitutes and suicides. Among the many tales of wickedness and despair the author records in this fascinating book are:
• Robbery and revenge in Roman times
• The brutal uncertainties of Bath in the dark ages
• The highwaymen, gamblers, and duelists of the Georgian period
• The Victorian underworld and its notorious cases of prostitution, infanticide, and murder
• Outbreaks of mob violence
• Political corruption
Kirsten Elliott’s chronicle of the history the town would prefer to forget is compelling reading for anyone who is interested in the dark side of human nature.
© 2007 Wharncliffe Books (Ebook): 9781783037742
Release date
Ebook: July 19, 2007
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