Imagine what it would be like to be trapped deep underground, surrounded by nothing but rock and a fortune in gold, but also to have no way out — no hope of survival.
What would have been going through the mind of the
SS Gothenburg’s captain when he realized that his beautiful ship — laden with gold, was heading straight for the bottom of the sea?
These extraordinary stories and many more are described
vividly in Murder, Mystery & Massacre — Chilling Stories from
our Pioneering Past.
There are astonishing stories of murder, shipwreck, lost treasure, disasters, intriguing mysteries and even real life ‘whodunits’ that will leave you gasping with surprise.
From the beautiful to the bizarre and from great sadness to great joy, Australian author Tony Matthews has brought to life a rich selection of astonishing true stories from the colourful and controversial days of early Australia.