""A Book of Remarkable Criminals"" by H.B. Irving is a collection of true crime stories that explores the lives and crimes of some of the most notorious criminals in history. From the infamous French serial killer, Henri Landru, to the cunning Italian thief, Charles Peace, each chapter delves into the motives, methods, and psychology of these fascinating criminals. The book also includes the story of Mary Pearcey, who was convicted of murdering her lover's wife and child in a gruesome crime that shocked Victorian London. ...
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""A Book of Remarkable Criminals"" by H.B. Irving is a collection of true crime stories that explores the lives and crimes of some of the most notorious criminals in history. From the infamous French serial killer, Henri Landru, to the cunning Italian thief, Charles Peace, each chapter delves into the motives, methods, and psychology of these fascinating criminals. The book also includes the story of Mary Pearcey, who was convicted of murdering her lover's wife and child in a gruesome crime that shocked Victorian London. With detailed accounts of each crime and the subsequent trials, this book provides a captivating insight into the minds of some of history's most notorious criminals. Written in a gripping narrative style, ""A Book of Remarkable Criminals"" is a must-read for true crime enthusiasts and anyone interested in the darker side of human nature.H.B. Irving compiled this anthology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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