Within hours, he became ill and began foaming at the mouth in agony.


Ethel had poisoned him with strychnine in a bitter plot to rid herself of her husband.


Arthur thought the corned beef tasted off and fed most of it to their neighbour's dog – but it was enough to kill him and the unfortunate pooch.


This is just one of the stories described in a new book written by Glenda Goulden called Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths In and Around the Fens.


The book goes into the details of the case, mentioning how investigators from Scotland Yard set foot in the area on July 2 to investigate the murder.


The Horncastle News also has a mention in the book. Arthur had placed a notice in the May 26 edition off the paper to state that he would not be responsible for any of Ethel's debts she had built up through an extravagant lifestyle.


Ethel was not subtle about her hate towards her husband. In fact she was open about it, reportedly commenting to her doctor and a police officer: "A man like him is not fit to live. I will do him in," shortly before she poisoned him.


A story of a Murder at Mareham le Fen is also featured.


* Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths In and Around the Fens by Glenda Goulden, is in the shops now.