Tales from the Dead-House

Tales from the Dead-House

Paperback (15 Jan 2016)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Macabre crimes have long fascinated us, and our murky past ensures that we have no shortage of tales to chill and entertain in equal measure. From Jack the Ripper to John George Haigh, from Dr Crippen to Dr Shipman, history is riddled with examples of the darkest examples of human nature. In this new book, ex-journalist and grand doyen of Ripperology Richard Whittington-Egan sheds some light, in his own inimitable way, on a collection of the most interesting cases to hit the headlines. He assesses the murderous brushwork of the painter William Hepper, examines the poisonous machinations of the widow of Windy Nook Mary Wilson, investigates events at the surgery of Dr Shipman and reports on the bizarre 'Ice Cream Gang' wars of Glasgow among many other dark and gripping cases.

About the Publisher

Amberley Publishing

Amberley Publishing is the UK's most innovative publisher of history, specialist interest and local books. We love the Tudors, especially Anne Boleyn!

Book information

ISBN: 9781445654041
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Imprint: Amberley Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 364.15230941
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 286
Weight: 390g
Height: 157mm
Width: 233mm
Spine width: 24mm