Two Ripper experts examine unsolved murders—from Great Britain and around the world—that occurred during the era of the notorious killer.The number of women murdered and mutilated by Jack the Ripper is impossible to know, although most researchers now agree on five individuals. These five canonical cases have been examined at length in Ripper literature, but other contemporary murders and attacks bearing strong resemblance to the gruesome Ripper slayings have recei...

This book tells for the first time the story from a police perspective. For ten years, the officer in charge of the investigation, Detective Superintendent John Bennett QPM, has refused to tell his story. Now, together with BBC journalist Graham Gardner, he reveals the full story of how the Wests were caught, how the case was prepared and how it nearly failed to come to court.This book chronicles the roles of those who brought down two of Britain's most infamous ki...

Paphos Publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation.The Origin of Freemasonry and Knights Templar is a fantastic history of the mysterious organization.

A collection of fantastical and macabre Gullah-inspired folklore that illuminates African-American life in nineteenth-century South Carolina.You ask for a story. I will tell you one, fact for fact and true for true. . . . So begins "Crook-Neck Dick," one of twenty-three stories in this beguiling collection of Charleston lore. John Bennett's interpretations of the legends shared with him by African-descended Charlestonians have entertained generations. Among...

The story follows a young boy named Nick Attwood, known as "Master Skylark," who is an orphan with a beautiful singing voice. Nick's talent leads him to become a chorister at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. However, an unexpected turn of events finds Nick entangled in a quest to recover a precious violin owned by the famous musician Thomas Arne.Set against the backdrop of London during Shakespeare's time, the novel incorporates elements of adventure, music, drama, and historical fiction. I...

"Madame Margot" likely weaves a tale of mystery, intrigue, and the supernatural. The title suggests that the story revolves around the character of Madame Margot, who may be a central figure in the lore and legends of the city.John Bennett's writing often evokes a sense of place and time, immersing readers in the rich history and culture of the American South. "Madame Margot" is likely to feature vivid descriptions of Charleston's streets, landmarks, and society, as well as its darker, mor...

In "Madame Margot: A Grotesque Legend of Old Charleston," John Bennett weaves a rich tapestry of Southern Gothic elements, interspersed with a keen exploration of the peculiarities that define Charleston's historical landscape. The narrative draws readers into a realm where the grotesque meets the sublime, examining themes of love, betrayal, and the enigmatic nature of memory. Bennett's lyrical prose, steeped in vivid imagery and haunting nuances, captures the essence of a bygone era while...

Ballet is for some a passion, their love or obsession a way of making a living perhaps. For others it is a pleasant evening out and for some it is what their hard-earned money is spent on for children to attend ballet classes. This book attempts to draw together the interesting facts facts which are not widely known and answers questions which might not have even been thought of. There is a medical perspective (the author is a surgeon) but with help from many experts the whole range of bal...

Motivation is the one thing that distinguishes the great minds of our world from people who simply aim to get by. How many times have you heard about successful individuals crazily going without food, rest or relaxation because they are just too focused on their aspirations to stop for the mundane activities of life? Or how many times have you heard about people who were fed up with their lot in life and then worked tirelessly to become successful? These kinds of individuals are they type ...

John Bennett's classic tale, based on Gullah folklore, is set in antebellum Charleston, where a desperate mother sells her soul to ensure her daughter's happiness. With a new introduction by Harlan Greene.

Pigtail of Ah Lee Ben Loo and Other Tales by John Bennett is a whimsical and imaginative collection of short stories and verse inspired by Chinese folklore and storytelling traditions. Winner of the Newbery Medal in 1928, this illustrated volume blends fantasy, humor, and gentle wisdom in tales that captivate both young and older readers. The title story introduces Ah Lee Ben Loo, a clever and kind-hearted character whose adventures reflect themes of honor, mischief, and poetic justice. Th...

By: John Bennett Boddie, Pub. 1955, Reprinted 2019, 398 pages, E-BOOK, Index, ISBN #978-1-63914-562-1. The Tidewater area of Virginia was one of the early regions within the colonies that received large amounts of colonial settlers. This set of books on the early families of this are among some of the most frequently consulted works on that area due to Mr. Boddie's impressive and detailed research. The first volume in this valuable two-volume set contains genealogies of families from the e...