From the forest courts of William the Conqueror, to the unwritten laws of ‘chummage’ in debtor’s prisons, Peter unflinchingly takes you on a dark journey, delving into prison conditions and malpractice, ably illustrated and guided by primary sources. Indeed, for the bibliography alone this book was worth the £8.99 we paid.
Category: Book Review
The Battered Body Beneath the Flagstones, and Other Victorian Scandals
The Battered Body beneath the floor is a wonderfully engaging listen. Michelle’s writing is captivating and thrilling without unnecessary gore. Whilst dealing with gruesome topics, she handles the darkest and most desultory crimes of the Victorian era with a tact and grace that is not often seen in modern novels, where the aim seems to be often to shock and jar the audience.
The Seven Poor Travellers by Charles Dickens (et al.)
But something about a Dickens, however small, drew me to it. I tucked my erstwhile bedfellow away, behind a compendium of the History of Woking, and took the tiny spine in my hands to devour. Thus, began a most curious journey through a multimedium, multi-authored compilation of Victorian stories.
All That Remains; A life in Death, by Sue Black (Read by Sue Black)
For anyone who listens to audiobooks as much as I do, finding an unexpected treasure is tantamount to winning the lottery and, for me, this audiobook was a win of the highest order.