A Hidden History of the Tower of London: England's Most Notorious Prisoners
“With these incredible and often heartbreaking stories, John Paul Davis clearly demonstrates how the fortress acquired its sinister reputation.” —History . . . the Interesting Bits!Famed as the ultima…
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