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Scotland Yard

A Bloody History

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Scotland Yard

By: Simon Read
Narrated by: Harry Myers
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From the victims of a teenage murderess to dismembered corpses in train station luggage racks, London is home to some of the most macabre and gruesome murders in history. And for more than 200 years, Scotland Yard has built its name and reputation pursuing death merchants, psychopaths and serial killers.

From its inception in 1829 up to the eve of World War II, Scotland Yard: A Bloody History tells the full story of how the Yard developed and advanced modern crime-fighting techniques one infamous case at a time.

Following detectives in pursuits across the sea, midnight hunts through Whitechapel and a grand manor death that inspired many a murder mystery, this enthralling book shows how the Yard helped pioneer bloodstain analysis, criminal profiling, fingerprinting, ballistics and more to 'catch their man' (or, sometimes, woman).

Filled with stories of devious poisonings, drownings, stabbings, decapitations, shootings and - of course - Jack the Ripper, Scotland Yard is a thrilling look into some of the most horrific crimes in history - and what it takes to bring a murderer to justice.

©2024 Simon Read (P)2024 Welbeck Publishing Group Limited Crime Murder True Crime Exciting Detective England

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An interesting look at the beginnings of the police force within London and based at Scotland Yard. The cases used are, sometimes, lesser known others more famous. The book tells the stories and includes all the details, warts and all. The corruption within the force is mentioned, as is the beginnings of forensic science and the character of the men who apply to become ‘Bobbies’. The narration is good although some duplication of sentences occur throughout - a small gripe really. I did zone out a little bit but generally I enjoyed it.

Scotland Yard

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Very interesting listen with good stories. The narration was really wonderful. So good to hear a London accent.

Really Enjoyable

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Apart from the above it must have taken a lot of research to write such an excellent book.

The narration made for a most agreeable listen that I found it almost impossible to stop listening.

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A very well documented history of our London police force, from Bow street runners to modern day. Excellent, will recommend.

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