Lincolnshire

These tales from Lincolnshire’s forgotten past are testament to the sinister side of the county’s coastal resorts and inland market towns. Retold for a new generation, here are 13 shocking stories of drunken brawls in towns, death from poison, and jealous rages. Mixing genuine historical documents with contemporary photography to show the scenes where these disturbing dramas were played out, Wynn’s collection of true crime provides a mesmerizing evocation of the past. It is sure to haunt the imagination of any reader with an interest in the darker history of Lincolnshire.