The Tudor Murder Files
by James Moore
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Pub Date 30 Sep 2016 | Archive Date 4 Oct 2016
Pen & Sword | Pen and Sword History
Description
From the dark days of Henry VIII to the turbulent times of Shakespeare, James Moore’s new book is the first to chart the period’s most gripping murder cases in all their grizzly detail. Featuring tales of domestic slaughter, sexual intrigue and cunning assassinations, as well as murder mysteries worthy of Agatha Christie, the book vividly brings to life the violent crime wave that gripped the 16th century both at home and abroad. Enter a world in which stabbings were rife, guns were used to kill victims for the first time and in which culprits frequently escaped justice.
The book also reveals just how severe some of the penalties could be, with gruesome punishments for those who dared to commit the gravest of crimes. Discover how one murderer was gruesomely ‘pressed to death’, another boiled alive for poisoning his victims and meet some of history’s most notorious serial killers, including one considered so barbaric she was labelled a vampire.
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781473857032 |
| PRICE | £14.99 (GBP) |
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Featured Reviews
Brooke W, Reviewer
Morbidly fascinating collection of murder cases, mainly from the sixteenth century. Investigation techniques and punishments are also discussed in detail. Ideal for fans of true crime or Tudor times alike.
Lena W, Reviewer
Morbidly interesting, this provides a pretty good look at murders, punishments and investigative techniques of the Tudor era. Sometimes it could get a little dry, but for the most part it was not a bad read. It did not rely to heavily on direct quires from primary sources, which is great because they can sometimes be a bit of a challenge to a more modern reader.
He does cover the few Tudor murders I was already familiar with (Amy Robsart, Lord Darnley, David Riccio) and many others that I hadn't. All in all, a decent read for those with an interest in true crime or history of crime.
Jennifer C, Reviewer
I can't believe I loved a book about murder so much. The Tudor Murder Files was so interesting and enlightening about the time period. Death was all around the people whether it was murder or disease. James Moore gave a perfect amount of detail in each chapter. I couldn't put the book down.
The Sassy B, Reviewer
This was a delightfully gruesome and fascinating look at murder and punishments during the Tudor period. Investigation techniques along with punishments and even case files are shared in a very easy to read and engaging way.
If you are a fan of crime and the macabre, then this book is not to be missed
