{"product_id":"the-league-of-lady-poisoners","title":"The League Of Lady Poisoners by Lisa Perrin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe League Of Lady Poisoners: Illustrated True Stories Of Dangerous Women\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 \u003cem\u003eThe League of Lady Poisoners\u003c\/em\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 \u003cem\u003eCriminalia\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor \u0026amp; Illustrator: Lisa Perrin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10.3\" x 7.6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Belleville Market","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44912015081587,"sku":"9781797215884","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/8306\/5459\/files\/TheLeagueOfLadyPoisoners.png?v=1777577005","url":"https:\/\/bellevillemarket.com\/products\/the-league-of-lady-poisoners","provider":"Belleville Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}