Unfortunate Ends: On Murder and Misadventure in Medieval England

Unfortunate Ends: On Murder and Misadventure in Medieval England tells the stories of people who died in medieval England. Based on the coroners' rolls, it includes stories of people who died in accidents, murders, and suicides. One of the stories in the book is about Thomas, son of Henry Robekyn, who died in 1286 after cutting off his left foot and then his left hand in a frenzy. Another story is about Henry Debordesle, who died in 1343 after stabbing himself in the belly with a knife worth one penny. A fascinating look at death in medieval England, it provides a grim glimpse into the everyday lives and everyday deaths of the common person.