This chilling follow-up to Bristol Murders brings together more true-life historical murders that shocked not only the city but made headline news throughout the nation.
They include the brutal brutal murder of policemen Patrick White and Christopher Wickham in 1862, a frightful case of murder and suicide at Bitton in 1842, and the deliberate starvation of a child at Bedminster in 1874. Also included are several twentieth century cases, among them the 1942 killing of Lilian Austin in Redlands, the 1951 murder of Peggy Lye, and the still unsolved murder of Louise Dunne at Easton in 1967.
Nicola Sly's well-illustrated and enthralling text will appeal to everyone interested in true-crime history and the shadier side of Bristol's past.
They include the brutal brutal murder of policemen Patrick White and Christopher Wickham in 1862, a frightful case of murder and suicide at Bitton in 1842, and the deliberate starvation of a child at Bedminster in 1874. Also included are several twentieth century cases, among them the 1942 killing of Lilian Austin in Redlands, the 1951 murder of Peggy Lye, and the still unsolved murder of Louise Dunne at Easton in 1967.
Nicola Sly's well-illustrated and enthralling text will appeal to everyone interested in true-crime history and the shadier side of Bristol's past.
