Owen DudleyEdwards
Burke and Hare
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780272177
- author:
- Owen DudleyEdwards
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Birlinn Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 3.2 x 12.7 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Ireland
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The True Story Behind the Infamous Edinburgh Murderers In 19th-century Scotland, two men turned to murder as a means to survive. Their story is one of desperation and greed, driven by circumstances that led them down a dark path. Burke and Hare's crimes shocked the nation, but what led these individuals to commit such heinous acts? This book delves into their pasts, personalities, and the events that made them turn to murder as a way to make ends meet. The result is a tale of corruption, betrayal, and the human cost of ambition. A gripping and unvarnished account of one of history's most infamous double acts, Burke and Hare: The True Story Behind the Infamous Edinburgh Murderers offers a fresh perspective on this notorious true crime story.
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