Poisoners, Courtesans, Anarchists: The Case of the Poisons and Other Tales of Famous Female Criminals
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Poisoners, Courtesans, Anarchists: The Case of the Poisons and Other Tales of Famous Female Criminals
9.99 €
In 1676, the French authorities found and arrested the fugitive Marquise de Brinvilliers, who was accused of several brutal poisonings. Thus began the scandalous "poison affair" that stirred up the entire country. But the treacherous Marquise was far from the only one. Throughout human history, women have killed, and for many centuries their favorite, though far from the only, weapon was poison.
What drove women to murder? How were criminals tried and how did society treat them? In his book, French writer Marc Lefrancois tells in detail about the criminals of the past: angry wives and rebellious daughters, fearless revolutionaries and cold-blooded serial killers. The drama and tragedies of the past unfold in historical settings from the 17th century to the present day.
“For a long time, women were considered weak and unreasonable creatures, subject to feelings, but in reality, many of them had a cold and calculating mind” (Marc Lefrancois).
What drove women to murder? How were criminals tried and how did society treat them? In his book, French writer Marc Lefrancois tells in detail about the criminals of the past: angry wives and rebellious daughters, fearless revolutionaries and cold-blooded serial killers. The drama and tragedies of the past unfold in historical settings from the 17th century to the present day.
“For a long time, women were considered weak and unreasonable creatures, subject to feelings, but in reality, many of them had a cold and calculating mind” (Marc Lefrancois).
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