Murder and Crime Dover by Janet Cameron
Those who fell foul of the law in Kent faced a horrible fate: some were thrown to their deaths from the top of Dover’s iconic white cliffs, whilst others were hanged, quartered, burnt or buried alive. Yet still the criminal fraternity of Kent went undeterred. This fascinating book contains tales of thwarted rivals and wicked soldiers, desperate mothers, licentious monks and disreputable women. From the highwayman caught when his wig snagged on a branch to the killer who confessed when the police found silver coins hidden in his underwear, here is a survey of crimes ranging from murders most foul to salacious waltzing and having 'an evil demeanour'. With more than fifty illustrations, this chilling catalogue of murderous misdeeds is bound to captivate anyone interested in the criminal history of the area.
Janet Cameron is a well-established author who has written a number of articles for Bygone Kent on the subject of crimes, misdemeanours and nefarious acts from in and around Dover. In addition, she is the author of a number of books including Canterbury Streets and Haunted Kent.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780752439785 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752439782 |
| Title | Murder and Crime Dover |
| Author | Janet Cameron |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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