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The league of lady poisoners : illustrated true stories of dangerous women Cover Image Book

The league of lady poisoners : illustrated true stories of dangerous women

Perrin, Lisa (author.). Frey, Holly (writer of foreword.). Trimarchi, Maria (writer of foreword.).

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"--

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781797215884
  • ISBN: 1797215884
  • Physical Description: print
    207 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
  • Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2023]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Professional poisoners -- Escape and defiance -- Money and greed -- Power and politics -- Anger and revenge -- Love and obsession.

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Subject:
Women poisoners Case studies
Poisoning Case studies
Genre:
Case studies.

Available copies

  • 11 of 12 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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  • 1 current hold with 12 total copies.
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Sneads Ferry Branch Library 615.904 PER (Text) 36015000432266 Adult Nonfiction Available -
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