This book is a collection of short stories and anecdotes about famous criminals and scandals throughout history. Each chapter focuses on a different criminal or event, such as the trial of Mary Queen of Scots or the assassination of Henry IV of England. The author presents an entertaining and detailed account of each crime, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse into the darker side of history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.