Traditionally, Devon was seen as unimportant because of its distance from London and its bad roads - lesser, it was thought, than the historical capital or culturally rich home counties. How wrong could non-Devonians have been? The county is all about its splendid prehistoric and historic remains, its myths, and its maritime legacy. That's not to forget the tenacious people who have lived there for thousands of years: wreckers, misbehaving clergymen, eccentrics and determined women who bucked the trends. From stories of early man right up to modern times and every period in-between, Devon (and this book) has it all.

Carriages pulled by headless horses, a ghostly Viking longship poised to reinvade, modern-day people transported momentarily back to the brutal Middle Ages, and spooky creatures so horrible that catching sight of them could kill--no wonder Exeter is considered to be one of the most haunted places in Britain. As well as looking at ghostly sightings in the historic center, "Haunted Exeter" uncovers little-known, yet still spine chilling, events in other areas of the city. Extensively researched by a local professional historian and tour guide using previously unpublished material, this book will appeal to both serious ghost hunters and those who simply fancy a fright!