Mark Bridgeman Bücher

True tales of blood, brutality and betrayal from the Highlands and Islands, from the best selling author of Blood Beneath Ben Nevis.

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The Dark Side of the Dales is a collection of true stories from in, and around, the villages and towns of the Yorkshire Dales.The book explores a collection of tragic and dark tales of murder, mystery and crime covering the past 200 years. I've spent a great deal of time uncovering the fascinating stories behind some of the most puzzling, pitiful and poignant crimes that shocked and scandalized the communities in the Dales.Wherever possible, the stories include eyewitness accounts, carefully researched details of the cruel realities of life for ordinary, working folk, and lots of interesting social details; to offer a fascinating insight in life in years gone by - really placing you at the heart of each story.There is some sensational, newly uncovered evidence, which may offer answers in two previously unsolved cases, and there is a supernatural element to one of the stories too, tapping into the rich heritage of the area.

Set against the backdrop of a real-life murder case, this book delves into the intertwining of fact and fiction. It explores the events surrounding the Grassington murder, questioning the reliability of eyewitness accounts and media narratives. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, the author examines the impact of sensationalism on public perception and the justice system. Readers are invited to unravel the mystery, contemplating the fine line between truth and imagination in crime reporting.

Exploring the mysterious 'Lost' Village of Lawers, this book delves into the history and folklore surrounding a community submerged beneath Loch Tay. It reveals the lives of its former residents, the reasons for their displacement, and the impact of the village's disappearance on local culture. Through vivid storytelling and historical research, the narrative brings to life the struggles and resilience of those who once called Lawers home, offering insights into the interplay between nature and human existence.

Riots in Dunkeld, bodies in the River Tay, embezzlement at Castle Menzies, arson at the Woollen Mill…Nineteen true stories of Murder, Mystery and Deception in Aberfeldy, Kenmore, Dunkeld & Pitlochry, from the late 1700s right up to 1951. Read about one of Scotland's most infamous murders, the conman who sparked an international manhunt, whisky smuggling, the psychic who solved a mystery, and the killer who claimed he was thrown off a bridge!The book contains 23 original illustrations by Elaine Dunsmore.

The true story of one man's incredible journey through some of the most traumatic, yet largely forgotten, events of the 20th century. Hero or villain? The ultimate con man or the flawed genius?

True stories of revenge and retribution from Perthshire's dark past.Perth, Blairgowrie, Crieff, Pitlochry, Aberfeldy all feature as well as the wider Perthshire area. Twenty-four true stories of murder, mystery and deception from around Perthshire. The secret of wartime SS prisoners held in Comrie is told, and the victims of witch-hunt trials are remembered. Perthshire’s Pound of FleshThe River Runs Red and Blood Beneath Ben Nevis, by the same author.

Tales of murder, myth and mystery from Lochaber's dark past. A companion book to The River Runs Red.In Blood Beneath Ben Nevis Mark Bridgeman has created a fascinating collection of tales, events and folklore from around Lochaber, all focused around the uncanny, the disturbing, and the downright odd. Despite the mysterious overtones, the newspaper clippings on the back cover give the sense that what you are about to read happened to real people in a very real past. The landscape and the places are recognisable, as are the characters, with many of the familiar names living on in Lochaber today.