A comprehensive account of the entire war in Bath.
David Lassman Books
David Lassman crafts compelling Regency-era detective novels, often set in his native Bath, immersing readers in the period's rich atmosphere and intricate details. Beyond his fictional narratives, he delves into non-fiction, exploring true crime and historical events with a keen investigative eye. His writing is characterized by a narrative flair that draws readers into suspenseful and meticulously researched stories. Lassman's work offers a distinctive blend of historical fiction and factual exploration.






The Adventures of a Victorian Con Woman
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The first full-length account of the master swindler and charming con-artist Mrs Gordon Baillie who became one of the most notorious female criminals of the Victorian Age.
The Circle of Sappho
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
When a teacher and pupil are found dead at an exclusive girls' school in Bath, Jack Swann, the Regency Detective, becomes involved in one of the most intriguing cases of his career.
Comprehensive overview of Frome during the Great War.
Fourteen fascinating but foul deeds in the dark history of one of today's coolest towns.
A comprehensive account of the Second World War in Frome.
A comprehensive historic guide to the legendary county of Somerset.
A-Z of Frome
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
A fascinating heritage tour of the Somerset town of Frome highlighting its people, places and events across the centuries.
A look at the dark side of life in Frome in centuries past. This book will fascinate anyone with an interest in the history of crime as well as those who want to know more about the history of Frome and the South West of England.
Bath Murders and Misdemeanours
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
A look at the dark side of life in Bath in centuries past. This book will fascinate anyone with an interest in the history of crime as well as those who want to know more about the history of Bath and the South West of England.