Murder and Crime Grimsby by Douglas Wynn

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Murder and Crime Grimsby by Douglas Wynn

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Summary

See how love and murder will out' with this compendium of thirteen crimes of passionate excess. Selected by acclaimed local author, Douglas Wynn, these forgotten tales from Grimsby's past are testament to the sinister side of the lively seaside town.

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Murder and Crime Grimsby by Douglas Wynn

Retold for a new generation are 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 town's recorded history when a cooking implement has been used as a lethal weapon. Mixing genuine historical documents with contemporary photography to show the scenes where these disturbing dramas were played out, Wynn's collection of true crimes provides a mesmerising evocation of the past. It's sure to haunt the imagination of any reader with an interest in the history of the town and the surrounding area.

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ISBN 13 9780752442952
ISBN 10 0752442953
Title Murder and Crime Grimsby
Author Douglas Wynn
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 2008-02-29
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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