THE COUNTERFEIT MAN. The True Story of the Boorn-Colvin Murder Case

Softcover. 'In 1812 after arguing with his brothers-in-law, Jesse and Stephen Boorn, Vermont farmer Russell Colvin vanished. Seven years later, a barrage of ghostly sightings convinced the Manchester citizenry that Colvin had been murdered. The Boorns were tried and convicted of his murder - then Colvin showed up again, and they went free. But was it really Colvin, or an imposter?' The author has produced a fascinating, painstakingly researched account of the mystery, delineating the characters involved and bringing a historian's eye for social background to bear on the village itself. The result is a complete trial, dramatic reprieve, and surprising aftermath. Illus., Notes, Selected Bibliog. and Index. 242pp. trade size paperback. From the library of true crime writer, Wilfred Gregg, with his personal b/plate. Vg.