Publisher's Synopsis
From the swashbuckling exploits of Dick Turpin to the brutal crimes of Burke and Hare, this book is a thrilling and often chilling account of some of history's most notorious criminals. Compiled from authentic sources by Charles Whitehead, a contemporary of many of these infamous men, this book offers a unique and compelling perspective on a bygone era. Readers will be gripped by the tales of daring and desperation that unfold on every page.
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