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Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752450650
ISBN
9780752450650
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 21.68

Paperback. Hidden behind the picturesque facade of country lanes and rugged coastlines, quaint villages and busy market towns, the South West counties of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset have witnessed some of the most shocking murder cases in British history. This title brings together over 30 such cases. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEW; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 248 x 15. Weight in Grams: 576.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752451251
ISBN
9780752451251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.74

Paperback. A follow-up to "Cornish Murders" that brings together murderous tales that shocked not only the county but made headline news throughout the nation. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 414.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752455457
ISBN
9780752455457
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. Life in the largely rural county of Dorset has not always been idyllic, for over the years it has experienced numerous murders, some of which are little known outside the county borders, others that have shocked the nation. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWT; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 177 x 11. Weight in Grams: 410.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
128
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750951074
ISBN
9780750951074
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.50

Paperback. Brings together numerous murderous tales, some which were little known outside the Worcestershire county, and others which made national headlines, including the murders of the entire Gummary family at Berrow in 1780; Catherine Gulliver, killed by John Butler at Holt Fleet in 1864; and, Maria Holmes, slain by her husband at Bromsgrove in 1872. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMT; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 392.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752448985
ISBN
9780752448985
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.50

Paperback. Two female poisoners, Catherine Churchill, who killed her husband in Knowle-St-Giles in 1879 and Sarah Freeman, who claimed several victims in the Bridgwater area from 1843 onwards. A wide variety of means and motive are covered. There is murder committed in the course of robbery, such as the brutal killing of Sarah Wilkins in Nempnett Thrubwell. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 414.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752457420
ISBN
9780752457420
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. Brings together numerous murderous tales that shocked not only the county but also made headlines throughout the country. This title includes the cases of Elizabeth and Betty Branch, a mother and daughter who beat a young servant girl to death in Hemmington in 1740; 13-year-old Betty Trump, whose throat was cut while walking home and many more. Series: Sutton True Crime History. Num Pages: 154 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 171 x 9. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750947954
ISBN
9780750947954
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. Nicola Sly's well-illustrated and enthralling text will appeal to everyone interested in the shady side of Hampshire's history. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 173 x 11. Weight in Grams: 416.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752454955
ISBN
9780752454955
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. Features twenty-five murderous tales, some which were little known outside the county of Herefordshire, and others which made national headlines. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMF; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 172 x 12. Weight in Grams: 492.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
186
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752453606
ISBN
9780752453606
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.56

Paperback. Life in the historic county of Hampshire has not always been peaceful, for it has experienced numerous murders, some of which are little known outside the county borders, others that have shocked the nation. This book is suitable for those who are interested in the shady side of Hampshire's history. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESH; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 180 x 12. Weight in Grams: 412.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750951067
ISBN
9780750951067
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. Presents twenty-five historic cases of murder committed in the Channel Islands that include: a fatal assault on John Francis in 1894, which remains unsolved; the murder by Philippe Jolin of his father in 1829; the murder and suicide committed by Eugenie Toupin in 1881, and more. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKX; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 160 x 11. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752479781
ISBN
9780752479781
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.60

Paperback. Contains the stories behind some of the most heinous crimes ever committed in Wiltshire that include the murder of Eliza Jones, stabbed to death by her common-law husband in 1836; the shooting of a policeman in 1892; and, Mary Ann Nash, who disposed of her illegitimate son in 1907 by dropping him into a disused well. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 128 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWW; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 171 x 10. Weight in Grams: 334.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
3rd Printing
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752448961
ISBN
9780752448961
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. A follow-up to "Bristol Murders" that brings together true-life historical murders that shocked not only the city but made headline news throughout the nation. Series: Murders. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWS; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 165 x 12. Weight in Grams: 416.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752456171
ISBN
9780752456171
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.45

Paperback. The winner of the Alan Titchmarsh 'People's Author' national competition tells of the travails of family life with wit and warmth. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BM; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 278.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Edition
UK ed.
SKU
V9781409120025
ISBN
9781409120025
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.04

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
Publisher
Caitlin Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781987915143
ISBN
9781987915143
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.92

Hardback. A funny and heart-felt travel memoir, perfect for readers of Patrick Leigh Fermor and Colin Thubron. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BM; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 156. .
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781408708521
ISBN
9781408708521
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.04

Paperback. Series: Persephone Classics. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations, 1 map, ports. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 139 x 35. Weight in Grams: 548.
Publisher
Persephone Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906462109
ISBN
9781906462109
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 16.38

Paperback. This is the remarkable true story of alcohol addiction and its devastating effects on the family Num Pages: 293 pages. BIC Classification: BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 214. Good copy with some shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Good
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Publication date
2008
SKU
KTG0009460
ISBN
9780755316748
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. A memoir of Nicky Haslam who has always been at the centre of things wherever he is - at parties, opening nights, royal weddings - and has stories to tell of crossing paths, and more, with the cultural icons of our time: Cecil Beaton, Francis Bacon, Diana Cooper, Lucian Freud, David Hockney, Andy Warhol, Jack Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: AMR; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 134 x 25. Weight in Grams: 284.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099546238
ISBN
9780099546238
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 16.79

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 134 x 20. Weight in Grams: 263.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1972
Publisher
Vida Publishers United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780829704341
ISBN
9780829704341
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.13

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