Bourke, Angela
The Burning of Bridget Cleary: A True Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844139347
- author:
- Bourke, Angela
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pimlico
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Burning of Bridget Cleary A True Story In 1895, a shocking and bizarre crime took place in rural Ireland, leaving a trail of mystery and horror in its wake. The case of Bridget Cleary, a 26-year-old woman who disappeared from her home and was later found brutally burned, has become one of the most infamous unsolved crimes in Irish history. The events surrounding Bridget's death were shrouded in superstition and speculation, with some believing that the fairies had taken her into their stronghold. However, as the investigation unfolded, it became clear that the truth was far more sinister. The case was a complex and disturbing collision of old and new, as traditional ways of life clashed with the emerging forces of science and reason. This book tells the story of the Bridget Cleary case, a true and haunting tale that continues to captivate and disturb us to this day.
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