LibriVox volunteers bring you 12 different recordings of I see His Blood upon the Rose by Joseph Mary Plunkett. This was the weekly poetry project for...
This book provides an account of the trial and execution of Henry Wirz, the commander of the infamous Confederate prisoner-of-war prison at Andersonvi...
In this shocking and unforgettable memoir, James Berry, an executioner from 1884 to 1891, recounts his experiences carrying out 131 hangings. With unf...
'Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 5: Part 1: Desrues' by Alexandre Dumas delves into the life and crimes of Antoine-François Desrues, a man who meticulously cr...
Alexandre Dumas' 'Celebrated Crimes' delves into the life and tragic end of Marie La Roux Constantin, known as 'La Dame Constantin', a prominent figur...
Arthur Poyser's 'Tower of London' delves into the rich history and architecture of this iconic landmark. It explores its evolution as a royal palace,...
This book delves into the life and crimes of Marie-Madeleine Marguerite d'Aubray, the Marquise de Brinvilliers, a French aristocrat during the reign o...
This book provides a chilling glimpse into the criminal underworld of early eighteenth-century London. It presents biographies of notorious criminals...
Louise Imogen Guiney's 'Blessed Edmund Campion' is a biographical account of the life and martyrdom of Edmund Campion, a Jesuit priest who ministered...
The Red Inn is a short story by Honoré de Balzac set in 19th-century France. The narrative follows two army surgeons who find themselves caught in a w...
This powerful and moving work by Victor Hugo is an eloquent plea against the death penalty. Written in the form of a series of letters from a condemne...
Le dernier jour d'un condamné est un roman poignant qui explore les pensées et les sentiments d'un homme condamné à mort pendant sa dernière journée....
This book delves into the controversial Sacco and Vanzetti case, a pivotal event in 1920s America. It examines the trial, the arguments for and agains...
Catherine, a young woman navigating the harsh realities of 18th-century London, finds herself caught in a web of love, betrayal, and tragedy. The stor...
