Murder Tales: The Hangman's Tales

by H.N. Lloyd

For centuries, the noose was Britain’s answer to murder – but what if the wrong neck was often in the rope? In Murder The Hangman’s Tales, true-crime historian H. N. Lloyd strips away the spectacle of the public hanging to reveal eight unsettling cases where execution spurred decades-long campaigns for justice. He exposes how the gentle Derek Bentley was condemned for a killing committed while he was already in police custody, and how Ruth Ellis, Britain’s last hanged woman, was manipulated by a lover whose role remained in the shadows. You’ll revisit the notorious A6 murder and other episodes where evidence was fudged, conspiracies thrived, and justice went awry. Written in Lloyd’s signature blend of meticulous research, shocking detail and wicked black humour, this volume turns historical crime into a gripping narrative that will horrify and fascinate. Step up to the scaffold and discover the murky stories behind Britain’s most controversial execution – if you dare.

179 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 7, 2016

Reviews

[ann barclay · Rating 5 out of 5]

A interesting read.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book by H. N Lloyd. I will definitely be reading more of this authors books. Recommended.