A Very English Hangman

by Leonora Klein

Albert Pierrepoint's hanging record reads like a Who's Who of mid-twentieth century he was the man that hanged Ruth Ellis, Lord Haw Haw, Derek Bentley and the Belsen Nazi war criminals. For him, hanging was a remote and skilled mystery, a sacred craft,' but one that would be abolished in his lifetime. The story of his life is a fascinating insight into the changing face of Britain in the twentieth century.

252 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Annie Ball · Rating 5 out of 5]

I study Criminology and Criminal Psychology and have always had an interest in crime and punishment so when I received a copy of this book for Christmas, I was very excited, even though I hadn’t heard of this book before then. I began reading it on Christmas Day and finished it within 2 weeks. Each chapter is very well written and interesting. It is very informative and emotional at times. One of the best books I have ever read.