Murder and Crime Warwick

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Vanessa Morgan has worked as a genealogist for 20 years and has written many articles for genealogical magazines. She regularly gives talks on Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Birmingham murders. She lives in Redditch, Worcestershire.

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Discover the shadier side of Warwick's history with this collection of true-life crimes from the town's past. Featuring all factions of the criminal underworld, this chilling selection include cases of murder, kidnap, poaching, theft, assault and infanticide, as well as the punishments and executions that were carried out. Cases featured here includes a daring robbery at a country house in 1846, the brutal murder of a woman in 1819, and the drowning of a wife by her husband in 1870. Vanessa Morgan's well-illustrated and enthralling text will appeal to everyone interested in true crime and the history of the town.