Isle of Wight Villains Rogues, Rascals and Reprobates

Once renowned as a place to dump criminals, and with a past steeped in smuggling, the Isle of Wight provides copious tales of corruption, violence and delinquency. From the customs officer who had both his hands severed by smugglers, to Bembridge witch Molly Downer who embarrassed the vicar by making him her heir, this book contains a vast array of misdeeds and miscreants. Featuring criminals such as Michael Morey, who butchered his grandson, and thirteen-year-old John Leigh, who strangled his father and, caught in the act by his sister, threw her from a window, Isle of Wight Villains details the darker side of this island paradise.

ISBN:	9780752462196
Publisher:	The History Press
Imprint:	The History Press
Published date:	01 Nov 2002
DEWEY:	364.3094228
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	160
Weight:	180g
Height:	199mm
Width:	126mm
Spine width:	12mm

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