Foul Deeds & Suspicious Deaths in the Isle of Wight

Foul Deeds & Suspicious Deaths in the Isle of Wight
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Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Total Pages : 255
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ISBN-10 : 9781783037476
ISBN-13 : 1783037474
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Book Synopsis Foul Deeds & Suspicious Deaths in the Isle of Wight by : M. J. Trow

Download or read book Foul Deeds & Suspicious Deaths in the Isle of Wight written by M. J. Trow and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2009-06-18 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the darker side of this scenic destination with over twenty true-crime tales, accompanied by photos and illustrations. Its natural beauty attracts countless visitors—but notorious cases of murder, deceit, and pure malice have marked the long history of this apparently peaceful island. From crimes of passion to opportunistic killings and coldly premeditated acts of murder, the full spectrum of criminality is recounted here. For this journey into a bloody, neglected aspect of the past, Isle of Wight historian and crime writer M.J. Trow has selected over twenty notorious episodes that give a fascinating insight into criminal acts and the criminal mind. He throws light into the shadowy world of the smugglers, pirates, and robbers who plagued the island’s early history. He recalls the escape attempts of Charles I from Carisbrooke Castle, the mysterious loss of the Mary Rose and HMS Royal George, and the scandalous conduct of Lady Worsley. In vivid, sometimes shocking detail, he reconstructs notable criminal cases, including the brutal murders that have marked the island’s more recent past. In addition, he delves into the history of the island’s three prisons—Albany, Parkhurst, and Camp Hill—which have housed many of Britain’s most violent criminals.


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