Isle of Wight Villains: Rogues, Rascals And Reprobates

by Jan Toms

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.

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 31, 2012

Reviews

[Moss Pitcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

a really interesting read!! very fun to learn about all the crimes and shenanigans that happened there while being on holiday on the island myself!!