The Essex coastline has endured invasion by plundering and bloodthirsty Romans, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, and this mysterious landscape is still haunted by their presence. Their spirits, and countless others, have oft been reported – not least by smugglers determined to keep intruders away from their secret hideouts.
Even more dramatic stories of the supernatural lurk inland: accusations of witchcraft have been screamed around many picturesque market towns, dragons have terrorised the community, and a violent White Lady has struck at Hadleigh Castle. Indeed, it is the women of Essex who have stirred the imagination most – from brave Boudicca and beautiful Edith Swan-neck to the adulteress Kitty Canham.
Amid the county’s infamous pirates, highwaymen and desperados, Essex can even boast a lady smuggler.
| Format |
Häftad |
| Omfång |
192 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
The History Press Ltd |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2012-10-01 |
| ISBN |
9780752466002 |
