The league of lady poisoners : illustrated true stories of dangerous women
by Perrin, Lisa (Author)
Summary
"This lavishly illustrated book by Lisa Perrin introduces more than 25 infamous women poisoners, exploring the circumstances and skill sets that led them to lives of crime. Learn about popular poisons throughout history and their deadly effects, and explore the common motives that drove these women... Full description
Summary: |
"This lavishly illustrated book by Lisa Perrin introduces more than 25 infamous women poisoners, exploring the circumstances and skill sets that led them to lives of crime. Learn about popular poisons throughout history and their deadly effects, and explore the common motives that drove these women to commit their dastardly deeds. You might find yourself rooting for some of them-like Sally Bassett, who helped poison her granddaughter's enslavers in Bermuda, or the Angel Makers of Nagyrév, who helped women get rid of their abusive husbands. Other stories, though-including that of Yiya Murano, one of Argentina's most notorious swindlers and serial killers, or the terrifying Nurse Jane Toppan-may prove less palatable"-- |
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Physical Description: |
207 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9781797215884 1797215884 |
Author Notes: |
Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi are co-hosts of Criminalia , a podcast that explores the intersections of history and true crime. They first met while writing and editing the curiosity-driven website HowStuffWorks. Holly Frey is also the host of the podcasts Stuff You Missed in History , Full of Sith , and Drawn: The Story of Animation . She lives in Georgia. Maria Trimarchi is a writer based in Oregon. |