Publisher's Synopsis
The second EPITAPH book, the first published in 1997, EPITAPH II collects together stories from the second and third TV series of the same name.The stories in EPITAPH II once again give the background information to some intriguing historical stories from around the country. Many of these stories have been inspired by epitaphs in graveyards, and then researchers have uncovered and investigated them.This book contains 21 stories ranging from tales of desperate romance to horrifying rage. Some of the subjects are well-known New Zealanders while others are complete unknowns. But one thing runs through all the stories - they are all fascinating insights into the New Zealand of times past.
