Isle of Wight Villains: Rogues, Rascals and Reprobates

by Jan Toms

Overview

Once renowned as a place to dump criminals, and with a past steeped in smuggling, the Isle of Wight provides copious tales of corruption, violence, and delinquency. From the customs officer who had both his hands severed by smugglers, to Bembridge witch Molly Downer who embarrassed the vicar by making him her heir, this book contains a vast array of misdeeds and miscreants. Featuring criminals such as Michael Morey, who butchered his grandson, and 13-year-old John Leigh, who strangled his father and, caught in the act by his sister, threw her from a window, Isle of Wight Villains details the darker side of this island paradise.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780752462196
Publisher:	The History Press
Publication date:	04/19/2012
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	4.80(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Jan Toms is descended from a long line of Islanders. Her previous works include 12 novels published under the name of Janet Mary Tomson; she has also written articles for Island Life magazine, and the on-line magazine Suite 101, mostly historical in content. She is also the author of The Little Book of the Isle of Wight. Jan has recently taught creative writing for adult males in Camp Hill Prison. She lives in the Isle of Wight.