Foul Deeds & Suspicious Deaths in & Around Colchester

Download or read book Foul Deeds & Suspicious Deaths in & Around Colchester written by Patrick Denney and published by Grub Street Publishers. This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historical tales of crime and punishment from this ancient British town—includes photos and illustrations. Colchester historian Patrick Denney takes the reader on a sinister journey from the religious persecutions of Queen Mary’s time to the twentieth century, meeting villains, cutthroats, arsonists, and lunatics along the way. Based on original research, this fascinating chronicle will prove to be a valuable—if gruesome—addition to the historical record of this town that dates back to Roman times, as well as a compelling read for fans of true crime stories.