William Brodie d1788 prosperous Edinburgh cabinetmaker. Brodie had secret life as leader of gang of burglars. Hanged for robbing Excise Office in Edinburgh. Subject of RL Stevensons Deacon Brodie 1880. Etching by John Kay Editorial Stock Photo - Afloimages
William Brodie (d1788) prosperous Edinburgh cabinetmaker. Brodie had secret life as leader of gang of burglars. Hanged for robbing Excise Office in Edinburgh. Subject of RL Stevenson's 'Deacon Brodie' 1880. Etching by John Kay