Gallows Thief

1820s Britain: after the wars with France, when unemployment was high and soldiers could be paid off, when the government was desperately afraid of social unrest, any crime was drastically punished and thousands were hung. But one could petition the King and an investigation might ensue…

Marea Britanie din anii 1820: dupa razboaiele cu Franta, cand somajul era ridicat si soldatii puteau fi rasplatiti, cand guvernul se temea disperat de tulburarile sociale, orice crima era pedepsita drastic, iar mii de oameni erau spanzurati. Dar se putea adresa o petitie regelui si putea urma o ancheta...