| Author: | Sean Frain | ISBN: | 9780750955300 |
| Publisher: | The History Press | Publication: | April 7, 2014 |
| Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Sean Frain |
| ISBN: | 9780750955300 |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Publication: | April 7, 2014 |
| Imprint: | The History Press |
| Language: | English |
This chilling collection brings together true-life historical murders that shocked not only the town of Bury but also made headline news across the country. Cases featured here include a woman roasted alive on a fire by her enraged husband, a young boy who had his head smashed in by his father, a troubled man who shot his neighbor for no apparent reason, and the drunk who murdered his father’s ploughman for money. Sean Frain’s well-illustrated and enthralling text will appeal to everyone interested in true crime and the shadier side of Bury’s past.
This chilling collection brings together true-life historical murders that shocked not only the town of Bury but also made headline news across the country. Cases featured here include a woman roasted alive on a fire by her enraged husband, a young boy who had his head smashed in by his father, a troubled man who shot his neighbor for no apparent reason, and the drunk who murdered his father’s ploughman for money. Sean Frain’s well-illustrated and enthralling text will appeal to everyone interested in true crime and the shadier side of Bury’s past.
