{"product_id":"the-league-of-lady-poisoners-1","title":"The League of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA feast for the senses, this sumptuously illustrated book will introduce you to some of the most infamous women throughout world history, united by their shared taste for poison. Welcome to the League of Lady Poisoners.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Serves up deliciously wicked true stories about 25 dangerous women.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e -- \u003ci\u003eWashington Post Book Club\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis riveting and well-researched volume by Lisa Perrin weaves together the stories of more than twenty-five accused women poisoners, exploring the circumstances and skill sets that led them to lives of crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou might find yourself rooting for some of them--like Sally Bassett, who helped poison her granddaughter's enslavers in Bermuda, or Giulia Tofana, who sold her name-brand concoction to women wanting to be rid of their abusive (or otherwise undesirable) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized into thematic chapters based on the women's motives, the book also includes an illustrated primer that delves into the origins and effects of common poisons throughout history, as well as a foreword by Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi, creators and hosts of the podcast \u003ci\u003eCriminalia. \u003c\/i\u003eIt is a treat for true crime fans, feminist history buffs, and any curious readers fascinated by the more macabre side of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRUE CRIME GALORE: Women can do anything--even commit murder. This thoughtfully researched and insightful survey into the lives of the poisoners explores the toxic events that put these women in the spotlight, the deceptive methods and substances they used, and their legacies today. \u003ci\u003eThe League of Lady Poisoners\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling deep dive for fans of true crime podcasts, docuseries, and books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEYE-CATCHING GIFT: Illustrator and author Lisa Perrin's beautiful and distinctive art style blends the romantic allure of these pop culture legends with the disturbing and twisted facts of their lives. The hardcover is decorated with shining foil, and the interior contains clever Victorian-inspired lettering, borders, and diagrams that complement the text. Readers and illustrated book collectors will love all the details honoring the Golden Age of Poison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFASCINATING, DIVERSE STORIES OF WOMEN WHO KILL: These women lived in different time periods and had varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds that influenced their motives. Some acted out of defiance--like the Angel Makers of Nagyrév, who taught women how to dispose of their abusive husbands in Hungary. Others schemed their way to power and money, including Empress Wu Zetian of China and Belle Gunness, who killed more than 14 people in the American Midwest. 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