The Rise, Fall and Redemption of James Fairweather

A 150-year-old Mystery Solved

The book 'Six Years in the Prisons of England', published anonymously in the 1860s, offers a fascinating glimpse into the harshness of Victorian prison life.

Written by a once wealthy and respectable Dundee jute merchant, the author's first-hand account describes the conditions under which he and fellow convicts were kept and exposes the many failings in the prison system of the day.

Now, a century and a half after his story was first told, the author is identified and the events leading to his fall from grace, his imprisonment and subsequent release are laid out alongside the original text. 'The Rise, Fall and Redemption of James Fairweather' provides a detailed and unique accompaniment to a fascinating human story and an important social commentary.


This title is now available at 'lulu.com':


http://www.lulu.com/shop/paul-robinson/the-rise-fall-and-redemption-of-james-fairweather/paperback/product-22323581.html

The book includes the complete text of the original 'Six Years in the Prisons of England' along with photographs of people and places mentioned in the text.

New Title Will Solve 150 Year Old Mystery

A new book promises to reveal the truth behind a remarkable series of events that took place a century and a half ago... publication is expected in 3 to 4 weeks time.

Crime & Chaos, First Impressions

Feedback is beginning to trickle in about Crime & Chaos in Victorian Penkridge

"Have just read the book well worth a read, added information to my family tree about two tragic accidents and many well known Penkridge people past."

Crime & Chaos In Victorian Penkridge

We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest title, 'Crime & Chaos In Victorian Penkridge'.

The book is available for purchase worldwide from lulu.com at the following link:

http://www.lulu.com/shop/paul-robinson/crime-and-chaos-in-victorian-penkridge/paperback/product-22269886.html

This collection of stories from nineteenth century Penkridge covers a diverse range of events, from drunken brawls to burglary, drownings, railway accidents, child neglect and animal cruelty. It includes surprising revelations about poverty and neglect in the village, tragic loss of life and a number of gruesome and unexplained deaths.

 

Read about the activities of the village fire-fighters and policemen, and how the local courts and workhouse dealt with those who wouldn't obey the law or couldn't look after themselves. Meet brazen fraudsters, runaway husbands, feuding families and the foul-mouthed fighting women of Penkridge past!

Excerpt From Coven Book

Here's a tiny excerpt from 'Coven In Times Past', as published in the Village News a couple of months ago (click for a bigger image):

The full copy of this edition of the Village News can be viewed online at:
http://villagenewsandvillager.co.uk/Editions/Village%20News%20February%202015-16pp.pdf

New Penkridge Book Imminent

Crime & Chaos in Victorian Penkridge will be available from mid-July via the usual sources - full details will be posted here in due course.

As a taster for those who have been following its progress, here are two photographs of the cover from the final proof copy. No prizes for guessing the view depicted on the front-cover artwork!