Manx Murders - 150 Years of Island Madness, Mayhem and Manslaughter (Paperback)

A beautiful island lying in the northern part of the Irish Sea between England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, the Isle of Man was once a popular holiday destination. It is perhaps better known today for the TT motorcycle races held there, its tailless cats and Manx kippers. However, it also has its darker side. Manx Murders is a collection of gripping and mysterious murder cases committed on the Island over the last 150 years, from the brutal slaying of a spinster one dark night on a lonely track near Ramsey to the infamous 'Golden Egg Murder' in central Douglas. The cases that have caused shock and sensation throughout two centuries of the Island's history are recorded here as the author reveals the events behind the last hanging on the Island, a deathbead confession, the harrowing story of a murderous father and the cases that remain unsolved to this day. The Island's political importance as a wartime holding area for prisoners of war is also explored through the account of a bizarre, seemingly motiveless killing in 1916 and the stabbing of a Finnish prisoner during the Second World War. Using information obtained from newspapers, inquest records and trial transcripts whenever these were available, each murder is described against the backdrop of contemporary events to give the reader a distinct flavour of life at the time of the crime. While each case is unique, all share an overwhelming sadness and tragedy that will never be forgotten.

General

Imprint:	Mainstream Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2003
First published:	August 2005
Authors:	Keith Wilkinson
Dimensions:	234 x 153 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-84018-692-5
Categories:	Books > Fiction > True stories > Crime Promotions
LSN:	1-84018-692-5
Barcode:	9781840186925

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