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Isle of Wight Villains: Rogues, Rascals and Reprobates
Jan Toms
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Paperback. Featuring criminals such as Michael Morey, who butchered his grandson, and thirteen-year-old John Leigh, who strangled his father and, caught in the act by his sister, threw her from a window, Isle of Wight Villains details the darker side of this island paradise. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESW; BTC; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 126 x 12. Weight in Grams: 180.
Once renowned as a place to dump criminals, and with a past steeped in smuggling, the Isle of Wight provides copious tales of corruption, violence and delinquency. From the customs officer who had both his hands severed by smugglers, to Bembridge witch Molly Downer who embarrassed the vicar by making him her heir, this book contains a vast array of misdeeds and miscreants. Featuring criminals such as Michael Morey, who butchered his grandson, and thirteen-year-old John Leigh, who strangled his father and, caught in the act by his sister, threw her from a window, Isle of Wight Villains details the ... Read more
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Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752462196
SKU
V9780752462196
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Jan Toms
JAN TOMS is descended from a long line of Islanders. Her previous works include twelve novels published under the name of Janet Mary Tomson; she has also written articles for Island Life magazine, and the on-line magazine Suite 101, mostly historical in content. She is also the author of The Little Book of the Isle of Wight (2011). Jan has ... Read more
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