Murder Stories
London
Murder Stories
A collection of true murder cases from London, recalling crimes, investigations and courtroom stories from the area's past.
ISBN9781910551769
Pages80
FormatPaperback
RRP£4.99
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About the book
True crimes from London
This Bradwell collection brings together true murder cases from London. Written by Brian Langston, it looks back at crimes that made an impression on their communities, setting each case in its local and historical context.
The stories are presented in short, readable chapters, making the book easy to dip into while offering a fascinating glimpse into the darker side of local history.
- True local cases — murders and investigations connected with recognisable places.
- Historical context — stories drawn from different periods of the area's past.
- Easy to browse — self-contained chapters for reading individually or from cover to cover.
Inside the book
The Garrotting Of Dr Clenche Henry Harrison
Murder In Miniature Theodore Gardelle
Bloodshed In Belgravia William Marchant
The Bry Anston Square Murder Mary Ann Hunt
The Murderous Housekeeper Of Harley Street Sarah Drake
The Slaughter Of The Lambeth Ser Vant Ann Maria Martin
The Islington Outr Ages Alfred Gamble
The Kensington Ripper Reginald Traherne Basset Saunderson
The St P Ancras Bakehouse Murder Johann Schneider
Murder At Miller’S Cour T, Whitechapel Kate Marshall
Carnage In Camberwell Edgar Edwards
Butchery In Barnet Brian Donald Hume
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