The Murders at Bill's O'Jack's

The Mystery that Stunned Georgian Britain

Autor*innen

• Giles Wilcock

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• 240 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• True crime

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The narrative centers on a chilling unsolved double murder that took place in 1832, involving a twelve-year-old girl discovering her uncle and grandfather fatally injured in a public house. The case sparked widespread intrigue and a manhunt, yet no one was ever charged. Set against the backdrop of societal change, including political reform and the rise of newspapers, the story explores how the murders became a legend that evolved over nearly a century. It also delves into the lives of those impacted and the historical context of the Georgian era, highlighting the enduring legacy of Bill's o'Jack's.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Einband: Hardcover