Murder at the Inn: A History of Crime in Britain's Pubs and Hotels

by James Moore

In which pub did the Krays murder George Cornell and so achieve notoriety as Britain's most feared gangsters? Where is the hostelry in which Jack the Ripper's victims drank? How did Burke and Hare befriend their victims in a Scottish watering hole before luring them to their deaths? What is the name of the pub where the Lord Lucan mystery first came to light? And how did a pub become the scene of the murder that led to Ruth Ellis going to the gallows? For centuries, the history of beer and pubs has gone hand in hand with some of the nation's most despicable and fascinating crimes. Packed with grizzly murders - including fascinating little-known cases - as well as sinister stories of smuggling, robbery and sexual intrigue, Murder at the Inn is a treasure trove of dark tales linked to the best drinking haunts and historic hotels across the land.

Genres: True Crime, Nonfiction, History

266 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 2015

Reviews

[Paula Knight · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Learnt a lot from it

[Lisa Faulks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really interesting, easy to read and does what it says on the tin! I preferred part 2 which goes into more detail of some of the stories connected to certain pubs.

[Jeannette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Murder and mayhem through out the ages. Some things never change!

[Angela Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

enjoyed this book very interesting