Strange, Inhuman Deaths: Murder in Tudor England

by John Bellamy and John G. Bellamy

In 1573 there occurred a murder which would leave today's tabloid editors salivating. George Saunders, a respected merchant tailor, was killed by his wife's lover. Involved in the conspiracy were Saunders' wife, her best friend, and a servant. All were found guilty and hanged, but not before a suspended clergyman fell in love with Mrs. Saunders and sought to have her pardoned. Murder was relatively rare in Tudor times. When it did occur, especially...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275992934
• ISBN13: 9780275992934
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.6"