{"product_id":"history-of-crime-in-100-objects-paperback","title":"History of Crime in 100 Objects - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan Moss\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKeith Skinner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore Britain's dark criminal history through the fascinating objects that have been hidden away in the Crime Museum at Scotland Yard, a collection that, although world famous, is so sensitive it has never before been opened to the public. Each object tells its own story: the briefcase with a concealed syringe owned by the notorious Kray twins; the gun Ruth Ellis used to murder her lover David Blakely; a picture from the property of serial killer Dennis Nilsen of the grisly drain that was blocked with human body parts; the gun that Edward Oxford fired at Queen Victoria in a failed assassination attempt.This is an absorbing, often disturbing journey through 100 objects of criminal history, some of which have never before seen the light of day. Peer within to experience a unique insight into the crimes and criminals that have passed through Scotland Yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eALAN MOSS served in the Metropolitan Police for 30 years and retired as a Chief Superintendent in 1997. Together, Keith and Alan run www.historybytheyard.co.uk, about the policing of London. Alan and Keith's books include \u003ci\u003eThe Official Encyclopedia of Scotland Yard\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Scotland Yard Files: Milestones in Crime Detection\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKEITH SKINNER is a well-known historical researcher who started his professional life as an actor. Keith has collaborated on projects with Martin Howells, Martin Fido, Paul Begg, Stewart Evans, and with best-selling author Patricia Cornwell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42170310131847,"sku":"9780750998635","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/cc2545120c02b5c6e7c8f2c5b1a75aa2.webp?v=1733347294","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/history-of-crime-in-100-objects-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}