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These adventures in criminal biography, begun at the suggestion of the late Mr. Andrew Lang, with his kind encouragement were completed shortly before his death. Mr. Lang read them in manuscript. He was good enough to approve them, and had promised to write an Introduction when they came to be published. Thus, by his sudden passing, which has left literature so much the poorer, the reader is deprived of what would have been the most attractive feature of the book. Dickens has noted the exclusive nature of a true professional relish, as shown in the enthusiasm of Mr. Dennis; and while, personally, I find the people of our causes celebres more convincing than those of many popular and prolific writers, it is quite possible that the reader may not share my taste. I know the disadvantages under which the subjects of these studies labour in competition with their rivals of the circulating library. The fact that they were real men and women, who sinned and suffered in their day, and whose stories are unfortunately true, is alone enough to alienate the sympathy of a fiction-loving public. Yet here we have characters and incidents as curious, and problems in psychology as perplexing, as any wherewith the modern novelist delights his votaries; and although the fitness of my rascals to adorn a tale may be questioned, their ability to point a moral is beyond dispute. So I venture to hope that, if their regrettable actuality be overlooked, they may even afford some measure of entertainment. The selection of the cases dealt with is purely arbitrary.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the dark side of Scottish history, exploring true crime stories and the lives of infamous figures from centuries past. The author meticulously recreates captivating narratives of murder, intrigue, and societal upheaval, drawing upon rare historical documents, court records, and ballads. The book delves into the psychological complexities of the perpetrators, analyzing their motivations, the social contexts in which their crimes unfolded, and the consequences of their actions. Through these fascinating case studies, the book reveals the power of faith, superstition, and the often brutal realities of life in pre-modern Scotland. You will discover the unsettling tale of the Reverend John Kello, a minister who murders his wife for a chance at a more advantageous marriage, and the equally disturbing case of Lady Warriston, a young woman who conspires to kill her husband, a wealthy landowner, and subsequently suffers a remarkable spiritual transformation. This book offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era, revealing the stark contrasts between piety and barbarity, and the enduring human capacity for both great evil and unexpected redemption. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330827536_0
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