Bibliograph

The league of lady poisoners, illustrated true stories of dangerous women, written and illustrated by Lisa Perrin ; foreword by Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi

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Label

The league of lady poisoners, illustrated true stories of dangerous women, written and illustrated by Lisa Perrin ; foreword by Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The league of lady poisoners

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

1398311244

Responsibility statement

written and illustrated by Lisa Perrin ; foreword by Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi

Sub title

illustrated true stories of dangerous women

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"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Professional poisoners -- Escape and defiance -- Money and greed -- Power and politics -- Anger and revenge -- Love and obsession

Target audience

adult

Classification

Creator