{"product_id":"9781473830158","title":"19th Century Barnsley Murders","description":"19th Century Barnsley Murders is a telling account of crimes in the Barnsley area that have remained unpublished for more than a century. The book reveals the dark heart of the town and reflects not only the poverty and squalor in which many people of the time lived, but also the deep-rooted prejudices and double standards of the period. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrimes include poaching in the local area, a serious poisoning of bread and butter pudding at an eating house and the tragic story of a man who was poisoned for a joke. More sinister happenings include a case of body snatching, which brought the whole town of Barnsley to a state of complete panic, the distressing murder of a child, and a woman who was shot down in the street by her former marine boyfriend. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book also charts cases of attempted murder, including the story of a woman who was saved from death by her stays and a brutal attack on an elderly lady, which might so easily have ended in murder. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese macabre tales reveal a side of Barnsley that is not visible in the modern town of today. The intriguing narrative and in-depth coverage of Barnsley's criminal past make this essential reading for both local historians and those interested in true crime.","brand":"Pen and Sword","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47164167717104,"sku":"9781473830158","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781473830158_p0.jpg?v=1763602984","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781473830158","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}