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…

Anii 1820 Marea Britanie: dupa razboaiele cu Franta, cand somajul era mare si soldatii puteau fi platiti, cand guvernul se temea cu disperare de tulburari sociale, orice crima a fost pedepsita drastic si mii au fost spanzurati. Dar s-ar putea adresa regelui si ar putea urma o ancheta...