Blake, Debbie
Victorian Murderesses
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399094511
- author:
- Blake, Debbie
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword History
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 2.7 x 24.1 x 24.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Modern, 18th Century,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Victorian Murderesses by Debbie Blake explores the lesser-known stories of seven women who committed murder in 19th century Britain and America. Using court records, newspaper accounts, and letters, the book delves into each woman's life, circumstances leading to their crimes, committal and trial, and motivations. The cases examined include those of Mary Ann Brough, Sarah Drake, Mary Ann Cotton, Kate Bender, Kate Webster, Jane Toppan, and Lizzie Borden. Each woman's story is unique, with factors such as desperation, financial need, and personal circumstances contributing to their actions. This book offers a fascinating look at the lives of these women, who were often driven by desperation or circumstance to commit heinous crimes.
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