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Paperback. Jack the Ripper's brutal murders have left an ineradicable stain on the gloomy streets of Whitechapel and surrounding area. This title features cases of Henry Wainwright, tried in 1875 for the murder and dismemberment of his mistress, Harriet Lane; Polish-born Israel Lipski, charged with the murder of fellow lodger Miriam Angel in 1887; and, more. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 167 x 6. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752455495
ISBN
9780752455495
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.54

Paperback. Murder & crime in Suffolk Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAS; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 167 x 6. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752461571
ISBN
9780752461571
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.49

Paperback. From cases as famous as the execution of Andrew Hardie and John Baird for high treason in 1820, to little-known crimes such as that of eighty-four-year old Allan Mair, hung for the murder of his eighty-five-year old wife, Mary, in 1843, this book sheds light on Stirling's criminal history. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 174 x 7. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752462721
ISBN
9780752462721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. Features the grim and bloody events which reveal the dark heart of Victorian Yorkshire. This title is intended for those with an interest in Sheffield's dark past. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 235 x 6. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752455686
ISBN
9780752455686
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. Features a collection of the foulest deeds from Rotherham's history. This title includes stories ranging from child murders to brutal stabbings. It shows how difficult life in Victorian England was for those who had nowhere else to turn. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations, maps, ports. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 166 x 6. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752454245
ISBN
9780752454245
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. Illustrated with a wide range of archive material and modern photographs, Murder & Crime Norwich is sure to fascinate both residents and visitors alike as these shocking events of the past are revealed for a new generation. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752456560
ISBN
9780752456560
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. The historic towns of Rochester, with its castle and cathedral, and Chatham, with its naval dockyard, have seen many crimes over the years. This title is a collection of tales of crimes and misdemeanors that reveals dark secrets from Medway's history. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, 60 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752445410
ISBN
9780752445410
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.49

Paperback. Despite its peaceful, rural reputation, Lincolnshire has seen appalling crimes to rival any deprived inner-city. This book takes the reader through each case, uncovering shocking stories of drunken brawls and poisonings, and plots fuelled by revenge and jealousy. It features genuine historical documents, old photographs and contemporary images. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 9. Weight in Grams: 220.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752448640
ISBN
9780752448640
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. The historic city of Lincoln has a history going back to the Romans and a catalogue of crimes to match it. Combining research with photography, this title provides a feast of crime to haunt the imagination of any reader interested in criminal and local history. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752459219
ISBN
9780752459219
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752466378
ISBN
9780752466378
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Illustrated with more than fifty photographs and drawing upon a variety of sources including court records and newspaper reports, this collection of true-crime stories provides an introduction to the darker side of Kingston-upon-Hull's past. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; HBT; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 164 x 7. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752446622
ISBN
9780752446622
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Tells the shocking stories of infanticide, drunken brawls in town, the jealous, alcohol-fuelled raging of one betrayed husband, as well as the only instance in the Grimsby town's recorded history when a cooking implement has been used as a lethal weapon. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, 50. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 240.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
07th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752442952
ISBN
9780752442952
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. Contains tales from Devon's past that reveal the county's connections with murder cases. This book includes accounts of Robert James Lees, the Ilfracombe spiritualist who claimed to have unmasked Jack the Ripper; Charles De Ville Wells, the Plymouth-based fraudster who famously broke the bank at Monte Carlo; and Herbert Rowse Armstrong. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, 70. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWD; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752445045
ISBN
9780752445045
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.49

Paperback. These fourteen tales of true murder from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, compiled by renowned local author Douglas Wynn, will fascinate anyone wanting to know more about Boston's dark history. Series: Murder & Crime. Num Pages: 96 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; BTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165 x 7. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752455440
ISBN
9780752455440
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 18.68

Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BTC. Dimension: 135 x 210 x 18. Weight in Grams: 206.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Quagmire Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781926695242
ISBN
9781926695242
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.10

Paperback. When your children lose their mother can you even try to take her place? Num Pages: 356 pages. BIC Classification: BM; BTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 195 x 20. Weight in Grams: 222. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Pan
Edition
Main Market
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KRA0010669
ISBN
9780330543927
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. 'Mummy, take me home,' sobbed little Jasmine Chapman as she was ripped from her mother's arms. But there was nothing that Morag could do ..except continue to fight for custody of the child she loved so much. When their relationship ended, Jasmine's parents argued bitterly about her future. This is the true-life story of a tug of love. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: BT; JHBK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 19. Weight in Grams: 194. Clean copy with some shelf wear
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
SKU
KOC0024276
ISBN
9781845962296
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The compelling story of one family's fight for justice in Zimbabwe with a foreword by Desmond Tutu. Num Pages: 256 pages, Colour and b&w photographs. BIC Classification: 1HFM; BTP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Lion UK
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745955469
ISBN
9780745955469
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; BM; BTC; JKVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 265 x 23. Weight in Grams: 246.
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
9781509809684
ISBN
9781509809684
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 6.00

paperback. He was Britain's most wanted man. He spent seven years in America's toughest penitentiary. You'll like him. During the mid 1980s Howard Marks had forty three aliases, eighty nine phone lines and owned twenty five companies throughout the world. Num Pages: 560 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPN; BGA; BTC; JKVG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 129. Weight in Grams: 368.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Vintage
Condition
New
SKU
9781784705909
ISBN
9781784705909
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 15.16

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