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The book is a collection of murders in Barnsley and is similar to many that are published based on the murder or serious crime in towns across the country. Nowhere was free from serious and horrifying crime and the author captures a variety of interesting cases from her home town. There is no need to be a resident or associated with Barnsley to enjoy, if that is the right term, reading about murders. Much of the research if from local and national newspapers, which in the period carried detailed reports of murder with often excruciating detail of injuries and the cause of death and evidence given at inquests and assizes. This allows the author to provide surprising detail of the crimes, given that it is unlikely any of the crime files survived. A good read for anyone interested in 19th century policing. --Police History Society Newsletter

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Margaret Drinkall came late into learning, completing a Master's degree in history in 2006, aged 60. Studying for the degree gave her the confidence to write a book on local history, and soon after she began to write Rotherham Workhouse. Since then Margaret has been fortunate enough to retire to write full time. She has a keen interest in local history and true crime.

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