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Over the Centuries murderers, rapists, thieves, law breakers and even witches have been punished and executed in many ways in Aberdeenshire. Such methods included hangings, beheadings by kissing the maiden, wearing a branks (a scolds bridle), being put in the stocks, drowning in a pottie (a deep pool), flogging, mutilation and the ducking stool. These methods and many more are covered in Norman Adams book.
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The Aberdeen skies are under attack from an enemy jet. It is spilling a strange yellow smoke. Minutes later, people start killing each other.
Former Royal Air Force Regiment Gunner Jason Harper witnesses this and then his wife, Pippa, telephones him, shouting that she needs him. They then get cut off. He sets straight out, unprepared for the nightmare that unfolds during his journey. Everyone seems to want to kill him.
Along the way, he pairs up with fellow survivor Imogen. But she enjoys killing the living dead far too much. Will she kill Jason in her blood thirst? Or will she hinder his journey through this zombie filled dystopian landscape to find his pregnant wife?
The Fence is the first in this series of post-apocalyptic military survival thrillers from the torturous mind of local horror and science fiction novel writer C.G. Buswell.
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This reading is not for the feint hearted - there has been much blood shed in Aberdeenshire and many felons and their crimes and the way they were punished are described in this book. However those who sit down and read the book will be rewarded with true tales that have been expertly researched and well written. It reads more like a novel than historical accounts of a blood thirsty age where public executions were commonplace and much attended.
Famous Aberdonians such as the notoriously diligent thief catcher George Webster are included. He was a sherriff and criminal officer in the time before policemen and would go to great lengths and risk personal injury to catch villains. For example he spent 3 days and two nights shackled to James Robb, who was accused of rape and murder, before he could deliver him safely to Aberdeen Court.
The last witch to be burnt in Scotland, the last public hanging in Aberdeen and the last prisoner to be hung in private in Craiginches jail are all featured in the book.
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Hangman's Brae was published by Black and White Publishing in 2005. The ISBN is 1-84502-039-1.
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Have you seen my beautiful golden retriever Lynne out and about in Aberdeen? Ask her for a high-five! She's a Bravehound PTSD assistance dog, so we'll often be in shops, restaurants, and the cinema together.
We've written a book where I talk about growing up in Aberdeen and then joining the army to be a medic and nurse, and developing military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I also talk about losing my son to suicide and the therapy I have had at Royal Cornhill Hospital and grief support groups in Aberdeen.
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"A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound."
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An army veteran moves his family back to his Aberdeenshire home, but his nightmare neighbour starts a battle of wits with him. Who will win this One Last War?
Buy this latest novel by local author C.G. Buswell on Kindle or Paperback.
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Hangman's Brae: True Crime And Punishment In Aberdeen And North East by Norman Adams
Purchase Hangman's Brae
: True Crime And Punishment In Aberdeen And North East by Norman Adams at the cheapest price with free delivery available. Review
Over the Centuries murderers, rapists, thieves, law breakers and even witches have been punished and executed in many ways in Aberdeenshire. Such methods included hangings, beheadings by kissing the maiden, wearing a branks (a scolds bridle), being put in the stocks, drowning in a pottie (a deep pool), flogging, mutilation and the ducking stool. These methods and many more are covered in Norman Adams book.
Follow us on: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Contact Me.
My new novel:
The Aberdeen skies are under attack from an enemy jet. It is spilling a strange yellow smoke. Minutes later, people start killing each other.
Former Royal Air Force Regiment Gunner Jason Harper witnesses this and then his wife, Pippa, telephones him, shouting that she needs him. They then get cut off. He sets straight out, unprepared for the nightmare that unfolds during his journey. Everyone seems to want to kill him.
Along the way, he pairs up with fellow survivor Imogen. But she enjoys killing the living dead far too much. Will she kill Jason in her blood thirst? Or will she hinder his journey through this zombie filled dystopian landscape to find his pregnant wife?
The Fence is the first in this series of post-apocalyptic military survival thrillers from the torturous mind of local horror and science fiction novel writer C.G. Buswell.
Download Now.
Buy the Paperback.
This reading is not for the feint hearted - there has been much blood shed in Aberdeenshire and many felons and their crimes and the way they were punished are described in this book. However those who sit down and read the book will be rewarded with true tales that have been expertly researched and well written. It reads more like a novel than historical accounts of a blood thirsty age where public executions were commonplace and much attended.
Famous Aberdonians such as the notoriously diligent thief catcher George Webster are included. He was a sherriff and criminal officer in the time before policemen and would go to great lengths and risk personal injury to catch villains. For example he spent 3 days and two nights shackled to James Robb, who was accused of rape and murder, before he could deliver him safely to Aberdeen Court.
The last witch to be burnt in Scotland, the last public hanging in Aberdeen and the last prisoner to be hung in private in Craiginches jail are all featured in the book.
Buy Hangman's Brae
: True Crime And Punishment In Aberdeen And North East by Norman Adams at the cheapest price with free delivery available. Hangman's Brae was published by Black and White Publishing in 2005. The ISBN is 1-84502-039-1.
Rread more about the author, Norman Adams
More Scottish book reviews.
Have you seen my beautiful golden retriever Lynne out and about in Aberdeen? Ask her for a high-five! She's a Bravehound PTSD assistance dog, so we'll often be in shops, restaurants, and the cinema together.
We've written a book where I talk about growing up in Aberdeen and then joining the army to be a medic and nurse, and developing military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I also talk about losing my son to suicide and the therapy I have had at Royal Cornhill Hospital and grief support groups in Aberdeen.
The author, Damien Lewis, said of Lynne:
"A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound."
Download.
Buy the paperback.
An army veteran moves his family back to his Aberdeenshire home, but his nightmare neighbour starts a battle of wits with him. Who will win this One Last War?
Buy this latest novel by local author C.G. Buswell on Kindle or Paperback.
Advertise Here from just £70.
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